Educational Social and Communication Support Service

Core Work (mainstream schools – 5-16+ age range) 

• To advise and support schools staff on specific and appropriate targets and strategies for pupils with diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome or with Social and Communication Difficulties
• To liaise with professionals/parents/carers
• To monitor/review progress (Review and Individual Pupil Funding meetings)
• Support transitions, especially KS2 to KS3
• Provision of recommendations regarding future placements and support

Prioritisation of Work 

1. Pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Need
2. Pupils with an IPFA or at School Action Plus, with at least 5 units of support
3. The team may also be able to offer some input at School Action

Training

Central training is provided on particular skill development, e.g. 

• Managing TAs
• Managing unstructured times
• General ASD awareness
• Delivery of Social Skills Programmes (KS1, KS2 KS3 and KS4) 

School-based training around a range of areas, e.g. 

• ASD awareness
• Pupil focused sessions for all staff
• Role of teaching assistant (TA) 

For more information please contact Specialist Teachers (Social & Communication Support) on 0151 643 7070 and speak to Norma Percival, Tracy Rowland or Ana Stokes.