Carew Academy is a special academy for pupils aged 7-18 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including complex needs.
This section provides key information including how the school spends the funding it receives, its policies and procedures, students' progress and attainment, inspection information and the schools self-evaluation.
At Carew Academy students have access to a range of support and therapies that can enhance their educational experience with us.
At Carew Academy we want our students to feel a part of both the school and the wider community.
At Carew Academy we understand that parents/carers need to be involved in their children’s education.
It is important that all of our students are part of one educational setting, regardless of their needs. Where students do have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as a diagnosis, they are taught by specialist staff to ensure that their learning is challenging but appropriately differentiated, as with all students.
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Making sense of the world and everyday social interaction can be difficult for children with autism.
Problems are experienced with three main areas of development:
Children may also have sensory problems.
There are different forms of autism which are collectively referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Approach
Our core belief is that structure and positive intervention with built-in opportunities for change and risk-taking achieve the best results for pupils with autism.
Through the joint working of well trained and experienced staff, the school is able to provide an environment that recognises the difficulties Autism can present. The school promotes and supports the development of independence, self-esteem and confidence for each young person.
Our general approach involves:
A broad and balanced curriculum is offered with an emphasis on social communication and understanding. Skills for independence, problem solving and community participation are developed.
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