ANDERIDA LEARNING CENTRE
Specialist school breaking the mould of conventional learning.
Key Stage 3 Hub
Key Stage 3 (KS3) covers the first three years of secondary education, typically for pupils aged 11 to 14. It outlines the subjects to be taught, how learning is assessed, and the standards pupils are expected to meet.
Our students all come with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and often face challenges related to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), as well as conditions like ADHD and Dyslexia. Many of them have either been out of education for a while or found it hard to fit into mainstream or specialist schools.
So, what do we do? We focus on helping them tackle the main barriers to their learning—like communication, social skills, and behaving appropriately around others.
Our top priority
One of our top priorities is to help students develop emotional regulation skills, social behavior, and communication abilities. While we definitely work on these areas, we also make sure to teach essential skills in Reading, Writing, and Math, along with themed topics and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PHSE) education.
Activities
We try to make our activities as engaging as possible by incorporating the kids' interests. We plan lots of hands-on activities and use our local environment as much as we can. Some of the weekly activities we enjoy include community visits, Equine Therapy, and even beach school adventures!
Supporting our students
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 2:1, we can give personalised attention to each child. And if a student needs extra support on occasion, we’re flexible enough to offer a 1:1 ratio when necessary. Our staff members are all trained to help students succeed, and they have the tools and techniques to address behavioral challenges effectively. We also work closely with qualified administrative staff who can jump in when needed.
It’s exciting how our hub has evolved from our first Neville KS4 school, which focused on older kids. We keep that supportive spirit alive by staying in touch with staff members from the previous school to ensure a smooth transition.
We’re all about building communication and social skills and encouraging our students to actively engage with the world around them.
New Placements
As we consider new placements, we look closely at not just the needs of each student but also how they’ll fit into the existing group dynamic. It’s all about creating a healthy and balanced environment for everyone!
Parents, you’re essential to this journey! We want to keep the lines of communication open and provide you with resources that help you support your children at home.
The future
Looking to the future, we’re excited about the possibility of expanding—maybe even opening another site! But for now, our dedicated team is working on improving our current space, like starting a vegetable garden and building a shed for fun workshop activities with the young people.
Let’s not forget about technology! We know it’s a big part of life today, so our students get to use tablets (with supervision, of course) to enhance their cognitive and motor skills through engaging play.
As we move forward, our commitment is all about creating a fun, adaptable space that meets the unique needs of our students.
Together, we’re building a bright future for these young learners, one exciting step at a time!
