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A Melton special school is full of Christmas cheer after successfully gaining accreditation for its autism provision from the National Autistic Society (NAS).
Birch Wood School in Grange Drive has gained its accreditation in record time.
The school started the process back in October 2016, and have now completed the accreditation, receiving their final report this month.
For the past two years, Leicestershire County Council has worked alongside the school to help it grow to four classes - one for each key stage - and with 25 pupils. By April 2020, it is planned Birch Wood’s capacity will increase to 38 pupils, and six classes in total.
This growth relates closely to the investment in Birch Wood through the council's commitment to spend £30m on improving SEND provision in the county and creating almost 700 extra places.
The result really does reflect the hard work and energy that Birch Wood staff have put into reaching this high standard for our pupils. At the heart of these improvements has been the school’s specialist autism provision. The excellent work within the provision has been a driver for improvement across the whole school.”
Person:Ivan Ould, county council cabinet member for children and families
Amy Dunstan, assistant head and autism lead at Birch Wood, said: “'We are delighted to announce the award. Over the past three years, we have used the NAS-recognised standards as the basis for a school-wide transformation.
“It is with great pride that we reflect on the changes and improvements that have already been made here at Birch Wood School and we look forward to the future with great excitement, enthusiasm and commitment."
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