(UK) Devon/Cornwall: Autism school meets "growing demand" of "complex needs"
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- May 1
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April 30, 2025, Cornish and Devon Post: Newly opened school helping to meet demands for autistic youngsters
Cooper Field School is helping to meet the growing demand for specialist provision in Devon and Cornwall
A NEWLY-opened special school dedicated to supporting autistic children and young people aged 4-16 with complex needs is helping to meet the growing demand for specialist provision in Devon and Cornwall. . . .
Commenting on the new school, inspirational Headteacher, Chris Clemence, said: “We pride ourselves on our school culture, empowering our young people to achieve their best outcomes. We provide the tailored education that every autistic child deserves, nurturing their unique abilities and helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom. . . .
As with all Options Autism schools, Copper Fields offers a therapeutic educational approach with a staff team, dedicated and determined to support every child. As well as delivering the best possible education, the school has access to a clinical team including a highly experienced occupational therapist (OT) speech and language therapist (SALT) counselling and psychotherapy, and other therapies as required.
Options Autism is part of the Outcomes First Group, the largest independent provider of specialist education for children with SEND in England. With more than 4,000 students across 75 schools in the UK.
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