We are a highly qualified, committed and enthusiastic team who provide the best possible learning and experiences for our lovely children. Our learners have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are at the heart of all that we do.

Autism is a spectrum, meaning that everybody with autism is different. In our class, the characteristics vary from one child to another. Staff support children with social interaction, imagination, communication, sensory needs and behaviour. We encourage every child to shine by providing fun, engaging and exciting learning experiences which focus on developing real-life skills.

The children have access to a sensory room, soft-play area, school grounds, and the local community of Burry Port. Our daily routines focus on developing communication, life-skills and independence.

We aim to develop learners who are:
• Ambitious, capable learners – becoming as independent as possible in daily life.
• Enterprising, creative contributors – developing functional life skills through practical scenarios.
• Ethical, informed citizens – with a sense of belonging in the school and Welsh culture.
• Healthy, confident individuals – promoting a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, and new experiences.

We cover the following Areas of Learning and Experience:
• Expressive Arts
• Health and Well-being
• Humanities
• Languages, Literacy and Communication
• Mathematics
• Science and Technology

It is paramount that our learners can communicate their wants, needs and desires in their chosen form. We promote a total approach to communication, including:
• Speaking
• Signing
• Objects of reference
• Widgit symbols
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• Photographs

We use a variety of specialist teaching and communication strategies to support learning:
• Picture Exchange Communication (PECS)
• Social Stories
• Attention Autism
• Intensive Interaction
• TAC PAC
• Sensory stories
• Sensory circuits
• Story massage
• Daily sensory sessions
• TEACCH approach

All teachers and assistants are trained to ensure the best possible outcomes. We also share learning experiences with parents via Class Dojo.

📍 Burry Port Community Primary School
📧 Communication with parents via Class Dojo

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