Where are the Autism Bases?
Primary Autism Bases
Sprowston Infant School (Turtle Class)
Bluebell Primary School
Edward Worlledge Primary School
Millfield Primary School
Cromer Junior School
Nelson Academy
Secondary Autism Bases
The Hewett School
Open Academy
Cromer Academy Trust
Dereham Neatherd High School
Transport
Please see link to Norfolk County Council’s transport policy http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/Travel_and_transport/Travelling_to_school_o r_college/School_transport/Home_to_school_transport/index.htm
see Norfolk’s Local Offer at www.norfolk.gov.uk/SEND

Who attends the Autism Bases?
 Children/young people who have a diagnosis of
Autism
 Children/young people who are likely to have a
Statement of Special Educational Needs or an
Education Health and Care Plan, but this is not necessary for placement
 Children/young people who have tried a range of support strategies but more specialist support is required
 Children/young people will be included in mainstream school lessons and events
 Placements to the Autism Bases are permanent and the pupils are on roll at the Autism Base
School/Academy
 Full time placements are offered by Norfolk County
Council
 The child then joins the roll of the SRB school
Who are the staff in the Autism Bases?
 There is a qualified teacher in charge
 Staff in the bases are trained and experienced in working with children and young people with Autism
How are children admitted to the Autism Bases
 The school/setting where the child/young person attends will make a referral to the Autism Bases
Admission Panel
 There will be professional reports in support of the application
 The Admissions Panel meets every half term
 Parents and Carers will visit the Autism Base
 Autism Base staff will meet the child/young person and may observe them at their school/setting.
 Parents and Carers must be involved in discussions and agree to the placement
What is provided at the Autism Bases?
 An individualised support package
 All children will have a full-time timetable in line with the main school day
 A space which is just for members of the base
 Resources and equipment
 Close liaison between home and school
 Support throughout the school day as needed
 Access to specialist support professionals including
Educational Psychologists
 Supervision during breaks and lunchtimes
 Parents and Carers are closely involved in planning and reviewing their children’s learning see Norfolk’s Local Offer at www.norfolk.gov.uk/SEND