The children are supported by a qualified teacher and a team of Learning Support Assistants. Whilst a bespoke academic curriculum is taught based on the stage that child is at, there is also a daily focus on helping pupils to develop their communication skills, social skills and emotional regulation. There is a focus on small steps of progress against EHCP targets and a specialist curriculum is in place for all learners.

As part of their provision, the children receive daily support with speech and language, support with the development of social skills and emotional regulation alongside academic interventions. A Total Communication approach is used. Visuals and objects of reference as well as clear routines and expectations are key in helping our children to access the provision and to be ready to learn.

Westlea cannot accept direct applications for places within the Complex Needs Unit, responsibility for placing and funding pupils lies with the Special Educational Needs Service Team at the Local Authority who can be contacted on:

Email: SENDService@swindon.gov.uk

There are good transition procedures in place with pre-schools, between classes/key stages within school, to/from other schools and secondary schools. These transition procedures may include: