Teaching & Learning
Personalised Learning Journey
We understand that each and every learner is unique, with distinct strengths, interests, and aspirations. To honour this, we create diverse pathways that cater to various learning styles and goals. In planning any journey, the first task is to determine the starting point for each child. Our personalised learning plans are meticulously crafted to empower each student's journey to consider the skills and characteristics of each learner. Through this principle, we ensure that education resonates on a personal level, fostering an environment where growth is nurtured and potential is unleashed.
Empowering Our Learners: Communication
Communication is a cornerstone of our ethos, driving our commitment to holistic learning. Embracing the SCERTS framework and a Total Communication approach, our method amplifies effective communication avenues guided by our Speech and Language Therapists.
Nurturing Learning Environments
Central to our educational ethos is the core principle of creating learning environments, a principle deeply rooted in the guidance of the National Autistic Society and the approach from Equals. We recognise the significance of creating an environment that maximises engagement and motivation for our pupils. Embracing this philosophy, our buildings have been meticulously renovated in alignment with the principles of the National Autistic Society, ensuring that every space embodies a supportive and engaging environment. Through this commitment, we are dedicated to offering inclusive, nurturing, and empowering learning environments where all learners can thrive.
Sensory Integration: Enhancing Learning Experiences
Sensory integration is pivotal in autism as it directly impacts individuals' emotional well-being, daily activities, and social interactions. Addressing sensory sensitivities through interventions like sensory integration therapy can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, enhance focus and communication skills, minimise dysregulations, and ultimately improve the quality of life for autistic people. Our individualised approach recognises and accommodates the unique sensory profiles of each learner, enabling them to navigate their sensory experiences more effectively and engage more fully in all aspects of life.
Specialised therapy: Speech & Language & Occupational Therapists
Speech and language therapy and occupational therapy are indispensable components in the journey of autistic learners towards realising their full potential. These therapies play a crucial role in helping individuals with autism navigate the challenges they may encounter in communication, social interaction, and daily life skills. Speech and language therapy empowers autistic learners to improve their communication abilities, fostering meaningful connections and reducing frustration.
Occupational therapy, on the other hand, aids in enhancing their fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and self-regulation, enabling them to participate more effectively in daily routines and activities. Together, these therapies unlock the potential of autistic learners, promoting their independence and enriching their quality of life. At Landon Harmondsworth School, we are committed to providing expert guidance and support through these therapies, tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each individual on the autism spectrum.
Information Days
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