The Downs The Lighthouse SRP
The Downs CEP School is a shared learning environment for children within mainstream primary and a Specialist Resource Provision (The Lighthouse) for pupils with an EHCP who have identified with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), also known as, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Please note that children can only attend The Lighthouse if they are placed here, through the SEND department of KCC. The school benefits from resources to support the learning and sensory needs of all our pupils. The children access:
- Close working links with NHS therapists: Speech and Language and as appropriate OT.
- Bespoke curriculum designed to meet the needs of each child and allow them to flourish.
- Bespoke access to mainstream classes.
- Enhanced curriculum opportunities.
- Outside and indoor sensory learning opportunities.
- Specifically designed social interaction opportunities.
The SRP has been commissioned by Kent as the Local Authority and is responsible for deciding which children could be appropriately placed in our SRP, in consultation with us.
The school informs the LA of available places depending on class size, age group and current level of need. The child’s needs are then discussed at an SRP panel with representatives from the LA and SEN specialists. If the panel believes a child could be suitably placed at our school, we will then receive consultation paperwork to review and decide whether the school can meet the pupil’s needs. A response must be sent from the school back to the LA within 15 days.
Parents are warmly invited to come to look around the school and meet our SENCO and SRP staff when looking at placement options for their children. Once placement has been agreed, a transition meeting will be arranged where parents will receive the welcome pack, a visual welcome pack for the pupil and a transition timetable will be arranged. The transition timetable is based on the individual pupil’s prior experience of school and their level of need.
If you would like your child to be considered for a place in our specialist provision, we recommend that you speak to your child’s SEN (Special Educational Need) Assessment and Placement Officer within the KCC SEND department. We recognise the importance of parents being able to make informed decisions about their child’s education and therefore we invite parents to visit our school to see what we can offer.