Autism Acceptance Week

Posted: Friday 23rd March 2018

This year, we are focusing on ‘acceptance’ during Autism Awareness Week, and have thus renamed our celebration of all things autism.

Acceptance is an important part of the process when our young people are diagnosed with autism, whether it be acceptance of what autism means to the young person themselves or acceptance of how autism may impact the lives of the parents or carers supporting the young person. Acceptance also comes from the community surrounding the young person, with people accepting autism as part of the whole person and accommodating as much as possible so they feel valid and recognised in society.

To recognise the week, we are holding as few special events at Brookfields School.

Monday 26^th March

We will be having a visit from ‘The Engine Shed’ who will be facilitating a toy train workshop in Early Years. Key Stage 2 students are also welcome, and teachers will be looking into pupils who have a special interest in trains and locomotion so they can take part in this engaging activity

Wednesday 28^th March

We will be holding a Coffee Morning when a guest speaker will hold a and Q&A with Rachel Cotton, a parent of a pupil at Brookfields with autism, and also an parent with autism herself. Rachel is going to talk about her experience of Autism, the diagnosis process, and the science behind Autism. This event will be open to families and will take place in the usual ‘coffee morning’ slot in the 6^th Form hall. The event will start at 11.00am, please use the form below to indicate your interest so we know how many cakes and biscuits to provide!

Throughout the week, the schools Autism Ambassadors, Grace and Lily, will be making a film of the events. They will be interviewing staff and students around the school about their experiences of living with autism, and what autism means to them. The film will be premiered after the Easter Holidays and will be made available to others to watch.

Pupils will be making special badges in our Key Stages across the week to mark our awareness of autism, themed around the colour gold and using the ‘autism pride’ logo – a local charity set up to help and support people with autism and the people who care about them

James Gearing

Head of the Autism and Behavioural Support Service

Are there any needs that the school does not support?

Yes, there are. We are not able to support pupils who have SEMH, SEBD or young people who do not have a learning difficulty.

Do I have to live in West Berkshire for my child to attend the school?

No, you do not have to live in West Berkshire. Currently, we have pupils who live in West Berkshire, Reading, Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Hampshire, Slough and Bracknell.

Does my child need to have a Statement or an EHCP to come to the school?

Yes, your child will need to have a Statement or an EHCP.

How do I arrange a visit to the school?

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

How do I contact the school?

Please call the school on 01189421382. You can also email the schools office on [email protected]

Brookfields School
Sage Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6SW

Please note: If you are using SATNAV travelling to the school, please use this postcode RG31 6GG.

If I want my child to attend Brookfields School, what should I do?

We would encourage you to visit Brookfields School as well as other schools in the area so that you are able to make an informed choice. If you think that Brookfields School would be right for your child, you will need to contact your Local Authority to inform them of your decision. We are not able to admit pupils to the school with out agreement from West Berkshire Local Authority and the Local Authority who publish your child’s Statement/EHCP.

As a school, we have to be sure that we are able to meet your child’s needs, that have the provision to meet those needs, an appropriate peer group for them and also a space within that peer group.

What happens on a snow day?

Every effort is made to keep the school open during bad weather, but in the event of the weather conditions deteriorating beyond what is manageable and safe, the Headteacher may make a decision to close the school.

If we have to close the school at short notice, transport companies will be informed and a recorded message will be left on our telephone system (0118 9421382). You will also be able to get an update by listening to these local radio stations such as Radio Berkshire on 94.6 MHz, 95.4 MHz, 104.1 MHz, 104.4 MHz & DAB

What is the age range of the school?

The ages of 3 through to 19 years old.

What special needs does the school support?

The primary need of pupils who attend the school is a learning difficulty, either moderate, severe or a profound and multiple learning difficulty. Pupils may have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, a physical impairment or a sensory impairment.

Where can I find out more about the work of the school?

We hope that you will find what you are looking for on our website. You can also find out about the school from our website West Berkshires Local Offer. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the school.

Where can I get a school uniform?

The school uniform can be purchased directly from the school. If you would like to place an order, please contact the school office on 0118 942 1382.

Or from this address www.pbuniform-online.co.uk/brookfields

Where is the school located?

Brookfields School is part of West Berkshire Local Authority and is located in Tilehurts, Reading, Berkshire.

Who do I call if my child is sick?

If you need to report your child absent please call the school office on 0118 942 1382.

Brookfields School

Specialist SEN School

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