An extension of Fosse Way School’s autism specialist provision was established at Norton Hill School in September 2006. This created the opportunity for autistic students to gain access to full time mainstream education including GCSE courses and where appropriate, study at Post 16 level. In September 2021 the provision relocated to Writhlington School due to oversubscription at Norton Hill.
Students spend the majority of their time in lessons with mainstream peers supported by Fosse Way staff as necessary. The autism specialist classroom base at Writhlington was created in a former Science and Technology room known as ST2. The room functions as an area for the completion of work, a tutor room and a sanctuary or ‘time out’ space if needed. ST2 contains four computers as well as study and dining areas, with supportive visuals and work systems. The provision is co-ordinated by a specialist teacher supported by a teaching assistants, all of whom are employed by Fosse Way. All students offered placements at Writhlington remain on the Fosse Way roll. Students at ST2 are very much welcomed as part of the Writhlington community, but they and their families are also offered opportunities to engage with the Fosse Way community, where appropriate. Previous students at ST2 have achieved grades 7-9 in their GCSEs. This success at GCSE has enabled some Fosse Way students to join a sixth form and go on to degree courses at universities including Oxford, Bournemouth, Bath Spa and Cardiff.
The autism specialist classroom at Writhlington was created in a former Science and Technology room known as ST2. The room functions as an area for the completion of work, a tutor room and a sanctuary or ‘time out’ space if needed. ST2 contains four computers as well as study and dining areas. The provision is co-ordinated by a teacher supported by a teaching assistants, both of whom are employed by Fosse Way.
More information regarding ST2 can be found in this guide for parents: