Purbeck View School is a residential school for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated complex needs, although they do have some day students in attendance. The school meets the needs of up to 57 young people from 7-19 years of age.
Facilities
They support a range of young people from across the country, some have severe learning difficulties alongside their autism. Most of the students have some behavioural difficulties. All students have individualised programs of care and education tailored to meet their complex needs.
Features
Things to note
They have lots of fun on site at the school and take part in lots of activities and events. They are incredibly proud of the school and the achievements the young people make on a daily basis. The community of Swanage is very important to us and you may see our students and staff out in the town regularly, benefitting from the local amenities and local beauty spots.
They have a range of staff on site including education, care, domestic, admin, and clinical staff. Enabling a smooth transition from their home environment to their Purbeck View Home is an essential part of what we do. They work as a team across the School to provide a happy, inclusive environment, which gives the young people a comfortable, safe place to call home at the end of a busy day.
Your local Education Authority and Social Care provider will usually contact the school and provide the relevant information for your young person. This information will include your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan, and school or psychological reports. A rep-resentative of the Local Authority might visit the school to ensure that the young person’s needs can be met, and a member of the Purbeck View School team, usually the Principal, Vice-Principals or Behaviour Support Team, will visit to make an assessment of your son/ daughter to ensure they are able to offer the very best services their specific needs require. After consultation, a decision will be reached with family, the school, the commissioning team and any placing local authority, at which point a schedule of transition and date of admission will be agreed. Before admission families are invited to visit the school so that everyone is familiar with the building and routines and has a chance to meet staff. A comprehensive transition plan is established using the knowledge of parents and past carers to ensure they provide the best support for the young person entering the school.
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