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Very few young people with autism continue their education beyond age 16. We will provide specialist educational support to meet the individual needs of these young people. We will support them to develop vocational, academic and life skills to help them reach their potential and gain independence.
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Situation
Fewer than one in four young people with autism continue their education beyond 16. A lack of specialist educational support means that they are not given the opportunity to develop life skills and to gain a greater level of independence. For the majority of these young people their options are narrowed which has a significant impact on the mental health of both them and their families. This also means that these young people are unable to find employment and engage with their local communities.
Solution
Building on 30 years of experience, we will provide specialist educational support for young people with autism, aged 16-19 years, who would otherwise be unable to access education beyond school. In a small, nurturing environment, we will enable young people to develop skills, gain employment, live more independently and, ultimately, live the life they choose. Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students and their families will be ingrained in everything we do.