The autism bases offer a low arousal space with a highly structured, predictable environment where visual support strategies are used. The children come into school / leave school through a separate entrance just for SRB pupils. We have a dedicated sensory room and outdoor area as part of the SRB. All staff are trained and experienced in working with children and young people on the autism spectrum or social communication difficulties. 

Admissions process for specialist resource bases - Norfolk County Council 

Our SRB staff and main school teachers will use various strategies to adapt children’s access to the curriculum, this might include using:  

• Visual timetables  

• Writing frames  

• I-pads, laptops or other alternative recording devices  

• Clicker 7  

• Tracking and supporting pupils on Norfolk Assessment Pathways (NAP)  

• Peer buddy systems  

• Positive behaviour rewards system.  

• Dojo Points.  

• Zones of regulation.  

Each learner identified as having SEND and in the SRB, is entitled to support that is ‘additional to or different from’ a normal differentiated curriculum. The type of support is dependent on the individual learning needs, and is intended to enable access to learning and overcome the barrier to learning identified.  

The SRB offers a variety of interventions. Here are some of them and more information: 

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) 

About ELSA – ELSA Network 

Lego – Based Therapy 

LEGO®-Based Therapy OMG - Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers - Norfolk County Council 

Transition is a part of life for all learners. This can be transition to the SRB, a new class in school, having a new teacher, or moving on to another school. Nelson Academy is committed to working in partnership with children, families and other providers to ensure positive transitions occur. Planning for transition is a part of our provision for all learners with SEN.  Transitions will be discussed with parents, children and staff. Transition to secondary school will be discussed in the summer term of Year 5 to ensure there is time to plan and prepare.