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Magnolia

Magnolia is a one of our high needs classes, for complex autism.  It provides a calm, structured environment with small group sizes and higher staffing levels, so children receive the support they need to thrive.

Teaching and learning are carefully adapted to meet each child at their own stage of learning, using a range of hands-on, multi-sensory resources to make learning engaging, accessible and supportive.

How is learning organised in Magnolia?

Each child follows a highly perosnalised timetable that is designed around their needs, strengths and interests. The day is structured and predictable, helping children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

What curriculum pathway do children follow?

Children in Magnolia follow the Navigator or Adventurer pathways, taught through fun and memorable themes that ensure learning is relevant and meaningful.

Learning focuses on:

  • Communication and interaction

  • Early reading, writing and maths

  • Physical and sensory development

  • Emotional wellbeing and independence

This approach helps children develop both learning skills and important life skills.

How are children supported to communicate?

We use a Total Communication Approach, including further perosnalised visual supports, symbols, signing and other communication methods, so every child can communicate in the way that works best for them.

What sensory support is available?

Children have access to a range of sensory and theraputic epxeriences, including:

  • Light and sound room

  • Sensory circuits

  • Outdoor learning

  • Therapeutic activities

  • Multi-sensory learning

  • Forest Schools 

  • Rebound therapy

  • Hydrotherapy 

  • Life skills learning in the community

Where needed, children are supported by our Occupational Therapist, who creates individual sensory programmes that are built into the school day.

How do you support children’s emotional wellbeing?

Children have Personalise Learning Goals that support confidence, independence and emotional regulation. Clear routines, familiar adults and consistent approaches help children feel secure and supported.

How do you help children become more independent?

Independence is encouraged through structured routines, visual supports and child-led learning. Skills are developed gradually, at a pace that is right for each child.

We support children with their life skills through regular community and educational visits.