Educational Psychology Service is committed to applying effective models of psychology to promote positive change and to contribute to successful teaching, learning and care environments. Alder Centre for Education (ACE) This service managed by Sandfield Park Special School currently provides an education to children who cannot attend their own school for a prolonged period due to issues relating to their health either physical or mental. The health categories include: Children with physical medical problems; Children suffering with chronic fatigue; Children suffering from social phobia, anxiety and stress related problems. This support is available to children from KS3 through to KS4. The aim is to ensure there is as little interruption as possible in their education during the recovery process and to facilitate a smooth transition back into their own school. However due to the nature of some of the medical issues some of these children are unable to return to school and in these cases the service prepares them for access to post-16 education. The service supports all children with both academic and life skills. It also plays a significant part in their medical recovery. Since 2012 there has been an increasing need for ACE support for pupils who are not coping in mainstream schools as a result of a neurodevelopmental condition, most commonly High Functioning ASD (aspergers). Capacity at this provision has increased from 50 to 80 places since 2012. This increase has been funded directly by placing schools. In addition, more pupils are supported by ACE who require specialist education support and have obtained or are in the process of an EHCP. 2012/13 23 pupils with neuro condition 2013/14 32 pupils with neuro condition 17 SEN 2014/15 31 pupils with neuro condition 10 SEN 2015/16 (Feb 16) 36 pupils with neuro condition 14 SEN Alternative Education The Alternative Placements Team (APT) supports and manages approximately four hundred young people in years 9, 10 and 11 who are permanently or at risk of permanent exclusion from schools. Referrals usually come from the Fair Access Panel (FAP), however, some young people are placed
Educational Psychology Service is committed to applying effective models of psychology to promote positive change and to contribute to successful teaching, learning and care environments. Alder Centre for Education (ACE) This service managed by Sandfield Park Special School currently provides an education to children who cannot attend their own school for a prolonged period due to issues relating to their health either physical or mental. The health categories include: Children with physical medical problems; Children suffering with chronic fatigue; Children suffering from social phobia, anxiety and stress related problems. This support is available to children from KS3 through to KS4. The aim is to ensure there is as little interruption as possible in their education during the recovery process and to facilitate a smooth transition back into their own school. However due to the nature of some of the medical issues some of these children are unable to return to school and in these cases the service prepares them for access to post-16 education. The service supports all children with both academic and life skills. It also plays a significant part in their medical recovery. Since 2012 there has been an increasing need for ACE support for pupils who are not coping in mainstream schools as a result of a neurodevelopmental condition, most commonly High Functioning ASD (aspergers). Capacity at this provision has increased from 50 to 80 places since 2012. This increase has been funded directly by placing schools. In addition, more pupils are supported by ACE who require specialist education support and have obtained or are in the process of an EHCP. 2012/13 23 pupils with neuro condition 2013/14 32 pupils with neuro condition 17 SEN 2014/15 31 pupils with neuro condition 10 SEN 2015/16 (Feb 16) 36 pupils with neuro condition 14 SEN Alternative Education The Alternative Placements Team (APT) supports and manages approximately four hundred young people in years 9, 10 and 11 who are permanently or at risk of permanent exclusion from schools. Referrals usually come from the Fair Access Panel (FAP), however, some young people are placed
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