Abbot's Lea School

• What they offer / teach

  Abbot's Lea School is a maintained community special school for students living with Autism and associated communication, interaction, social, imagination, sensory and learning differences, serving just over 270 students with around 140 staff. Teaching is organised into a Primary Department (Early Years/KS1 and KS2) and a Secondary Department (KS3, KS4, KS5 and Supported Internships). A Multidisciplinary Team provides safeguarding support (52 weeks a year) and therapies including Flexible Provision, Positive Behaviour Support, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The school also pursues autism research and professional development.

• Ages served

  The school provides education for students aged 3-19.

• Approach

  The school describes itself as an outstanding special school offering the highest quality education and care to students plus support to families and the wider community, with the Headteacher practising an 'open door' policy. Its vision is to be an International Centre of Excellence in Autism Education, Research and Professional Development, where every student and staff member can be the best they can be. Education is combined with multidisciplinary therapeutic and safeguarding support.

• Admissions

  As a maintained school, all admissions - including those from other local authorities - are managed by the Liverpool City Council SEND Team, contactable at sen.team@liverpool.gov.uk. All admission enquiries should be directed there rather than to the school.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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