Wood Bank Special School

Wood Bank Special School is a primary school supporting children between the ages of 2-11 years with special education needs, 25 per cent of who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The staff are highly skilled and experienced which has allowed us to create an ‘autism friendly’ school. Children with ASD are, therefore, included in generic classes where specific strategies/approaches and an appropriate environment supports their learning.

Volunteers may be accepted to work with the pupils with enhanced DBS disclosures and with empathy for the needs of our pupils. The school uses the Structure, Positive (approaches and expectations), Empathy, Low arousal, Links (SPELL) framework.