Addressing the triad of specific features
- social interaction, social communication and social imagination -
to reduce the effect that the Autism Spectrum has on children's learning

Yiewsley Grange

Primary - Key Stage 1 and 2

Hillingdon Manor Primary School offers access to the National Curriculum for all pupils aged from three and a half to eleven years. Access to the National Curriculum is tailored to the individual needs of the pupil through the use of the Equals schemes of work and is supported through a communication-centred environment. Classes are taught the core and non core foundation subjects.

The curriculum is designed to make connections for the pupils within all areas and we call this 'connective education'. Connective education supports pupils with ASD as they do not necessarily learn incidentally and make connections that other children would make. All our pupils have individual education plans and our focused teaching procedures ensure that each child progresses at their own individual pace and works towards achieving their potential.

Our strong emphasis on visual supports and displays creates a purposeful learning environment and computer programmes such as Widget and Boardmaker support this. Every class has a visual timetable and the learning board outlines the structure of each lesson, the key language and the behaviour that is expected. Structured approaches are also used which include: Picture Exchange Communication System, TEACCH and Makaton.

Every pupil has their own workstation and areas are created in the classes for group table work and circle times in front of a learning board. The rules are clearly displayed at each workstation and these promote the positive behaviour expected, for example: good sitting, good listening and good looking.

Every pupil has a reward chart with tokens that are relevant and meaningful to them. Each day the pupils work towards earning choosing time and weekly they work towards Golden Time on a Friday afternoon. Pupils also earn points for good work and good behaviour. These points go towards achieving a group outing at the end of each term or half term. Pupils are selected to be awarded 'Star of the Week' and are presented with a badge for the week by the Head Teacher at the weekly awards assembly. A postcard goes home to include parents in the achievement. A special luncheon with the Principal takes place once a pupil is awarded three 'Star of the Week' awards during a term.

Pupils have the opportunity to generalise taught skills outside of school, within class trips, after school clubs and sporting tournaments.

Liaising with parents/carers is pivotal to working effectively with our pupils and systems in place such as home school books, working towards charts, parent training and home visits support this.

School Sessions

School Starts/Registration	9.00am
Lessons Commence	9.05am
Break	10.00am - 10.15am
Lunch	12.15 noon – 1.00pm
School Ends	3.30pm

Hillingdon Manor School (Primary), Yiewsley Grange, High Street, Yiewsley, UB7 7QP  Tel: 01895 420315

Hillingdon Manor School (Secondary), The Manor and The Lawns, Harlington Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3HD  Tel: 01895 813679