Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and carefully adapted to have a sensory approach, be experiential and accessible for all learners. It is designed to engage all the senses, allowing pupils to experience, hear, and understand language in meaningful contexts. Learning is hands-on and immersive, enabling pupils to explore topics deeply through tactile, visual, and practical experiences.

Our approach is evidence-informed, drawing on guidance from the Autism Education Trust (AET) and the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism (EASA). We place a strong emphasis on developing life skills and understanding what it means to live and participate in our world. Emotional understanding and regulation are central to our provision, supported by the Zones of Regulation framework, helping pupils to recognise, express, and manage their emotions effectively.

Communication is at the heart of all learning. We create a total communication environment, using Makaton, visuals, gestures, and spoken words to ensure every child can express themselves and be understood. We meet each child at their individual level, supporting them in small, achievable steps toward greater independence and communication with others.

Our curriculum is cross-curricular and thematic, with learning experiences connected across subjects. Core texts chosen in English lessons link to afternoon activities, ensuring that children are fully immersed in each term’s topic and can make meaningful connections in their learning.

Overall, our curriculum celebrates individuality, fosters communication, and builds the essential skills pupils need to thrive both in school and in life.

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Please see links below for additional parental support: 

• The London Waiting Room is a central hub of information, services and support for children and young people (under 18) with neurodevelopmental conditions. https://londonwaitingroom.nhs.uk/autism-adhd-support-ncl

• Our Voice is a parent–led organisation working with parents and carers, as well as the statutory and voluntary sectors, to improve services for children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs in the borough of Enfield. https://www.ourvoiceenfield.org.uk/

• Enfield's local offer provides help and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families. They offer a wide range of services for parents and carers, as well as young people who want to live as independently as possible. https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/local-offer

• EASA is the autism-specialist outreach service in Enfield. They work with families, educational settings, local professionals and partner services to increase understanding of autism, and develop provision and practice across the borough. They offer support to families including workshops and coffee mornings. https://www.enfieldasa.org.uk/