Standing here at Baston House School you might not immediately guess the profound impact it has on its students. Baston House School is a specialist independent day school in Bromley Kent. It provides education for children and young people aged 5 to 19. These students have been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Conditions or associated special educational needs.
The school is registered with the Department for Education. It can accommodate up to 121 students both boys and girls from various local authorities. The school opened on December 7 2010 as a new provision.
Baston House School is part of Options Autism. This organization specializes in education and care for young people and adults with ASC. The school ensures a supportive learning environment. It promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through community cohesion.
Baston House School strives for the best possible outcomes. It fosters a culture of high expectations and reflective practice. The school believes its pupils deserve the same positive outcomes as all pupils. Baston House School boasts access to indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Specialist subject rooms are spread across extensive grounds.
The school provides expertise in the education and development of students aged 5 to 19 diagnosed with autism. Its purpose-built facilities and local amenities support the students well. Class groups are small with no more than six students per class. Each class has a dedicated teaching assistant. Teachers are qualified in their specialist subjects. All staff receive specialist autism training.
A well-qualified clinical team supports the students. This team includes clinical psychologists speech and language therapists occupational therapists and a therapy assistant. They work with the educational staff. They address the needs identified in the students’ Education and Health Care Plans. The team provides screening assessment consultation supervision and training.
Baston House School aims to maximize each person’s quality of life and achievements. Its models are based on best practice guidance. They are governed through the Outcomes First Governance Framework.
The school values home-school links. Experienced and skilled teaching teams and support staff work together. They provide flexibility in meeting the needs of all learners. The teams create a safe and engaging environment. Students are supported in reaching their full potential. They acquire skills to live as independently as possible.
Baston House School teaches basic independence skills. These include personal hygiene accessing healthcare domestic management and engaging with emergency services. Students learn safe travel healthy eating active lifestyles and financial planning. Well-being promotion includes anxiety reduction and stress relief strategies. These help students cope with change and unpredictability. The school reinforces the importance of schedules and structures. Social development input supports learners in developing and maintaining safe social groups outside school.
Baston House School provides effective specialist education and support. It supports pupils on the Autistic Spectrum and their families. This enables pupils to achieve their full potential in education and life. The school aims to break down learning barriers. It helps students equip themselves for independent lives outside school. The approach is child-centered and autism-specific. It focuses on improving communication and interaction skills through positive interventions.
The Outcomes First Group commits to training and developing its staff. Training focuses on the needs of the specific services the individual employee and the company. The company recognizes that training learning and developing staff is key to delivering high-quality services. The company guarantees that all employees complete mandatory refresher and specialist training. They also have opportunities to undertake developmental training.
BILD accredited behavior support training equips employees with the knowledge and skills to manage a broad range of behaviors. This ensures everyone’s safety in the workplace. The Outcomes First Group meets regulatory qualification requirements. This ensures a suitably qualified knowledgeable and competent workforce. Mrs Rachel Martin is the Headteacher. The school has 110 pupils with special educational needs.