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ASC Centre ASC Newsletter July 2022 - Click here Autism Schools Project & Bedford Open Door |
INCLUSION Mark Rutherford School is committed to raising the achievement of students by providing access to the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. We take a holistic approach to working with our SEND and disadvantaged students with the aim of raising achievement for all. All students are encouraged, motivated and inspired to do their best by staff. If you would like any further information please call 01234 290200.
SEND At Mark Rutherford School, regardless of Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND) we:
We would like to work closely with families to be able to shape support to individual students. If you have any queries or concerns please contact the SENCo Mrs J Strong on 01234 290200 or Joanne.Strong@mrus.co.uk Please click here to view the Provision Map Please click here to view the SEND Information Report
The Nightingale ASC Centre The Nightingale ASC Centre is a mainstream provision for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan which states autism as their primary need. "The school is a very tolerant and inclusive community. The Nightingale Centre, for pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is well integrated into the life of the school." We believe it is vital for students to achieve their full potential and importance is placed upon achievement at all levels. The ASC Centre is a calm, nurturing and positive environment for students to access which supports their daily organisation and the teaching of life and social skills. Students are fully integrated into the school community and supported by trained and experienced staff. "The work of the specialist unit for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is outstanding." The ASC Centre provides a range of interventions and a multidisciplinary approach to meeting student needs. Whilst we are a TEACCH provision, no single approach is taken when supporting our students as we believe individual needs can only be met through a range of approaches including the SPELL framework and Social Stories. The ASC Centre has developed a holistic approach; working in partnership with parents and carers, outside agencies and other schools. The provision balances achievement for all with student well-being whilst keeping the student's best interests at the heart of what we do. "The school's resource unit for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder continues to offer high quality provision for a small number of pupils, some of whom are in the sixth form. These pupils receive individually tailored programmes of work, some of which lead to formal qualifications and some of which are designed to prepare them for their next steps." Please note, ASC Centre places are allocated by Bedford Borough SEND Team and not by Mark Rutherford School. However, we welcome visits by appointment only outside of the usual school day.
Mr M Gibbs
Young Carers A young or sibling carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after or is affected by a relative who has a long-term illness, disability, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol dependency. Most young carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister. The responsibilities that young carers have at home vary greatly. At Mark Rutherford, we want to ensure that all our young carers receive the support they need to succeed at school. In order to achieve this, the following interventions have been put into place:
We also work very closely with the young carer's team at Carers in Bedfordshire - a charity organisation which offers support to young people who help to care for a family member. They offer a range of clubs, residential trips, one to one support and bursaries. The Young Carer's team work with families to agree an individualised plan to ensure they get the support that suits their needs. For further information about this organisation, please see the links below.
Young Adult Carers and Further Education If you are aged 16-25 and have a caring responsibility, you are considered to be a 'young adult carer'. There are approximately 375,000 young adult carers in the UK, all facing different challenges and responsibilities. If you provide regular care and support to a family member, partner or friend, you may be eligible to access additional support while studying. Below are just two of the many charities providing support, information and advice to young adult carers. The Carers Trust offers support to those who give unpaid care to a family member or friend - find out more at https://carers.org/ If someone in your family has a life-threatening illness, Hope Support Services can help. Visit their website to find out more or watch their video to find out how to contact them. You might be interested in watching Ben's story.
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Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire Mk41 8PX Telephone 01234 290200 : Fax 01234 290236 : Email: mark.rutherford@mrus.co.uk
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