Bluebird ASC Unit
The Bluebird ASC unit at Olsen House has been developed to meet the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of ASC. Pupils coming to the unit could also have a secondary diagnosis which includes ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and sensory processing difficulties.
The aim of the unit is to support all of these needs and work with children holistically. The learning spaces are designed to enable pupils to work in an environment that is comfortable for them and their sensory needs, from the specialist lighting to the vestibular balance chairs. The learning space is divided into specific areas, marked out by the different colours, textured flooring and furniture. The unit has separate access and outdoor space for pupils.
The outdoor space includes a sensory garden and poly tunnel in order to provide a learning space for horticultural therapy and quite time.
Within the Bluebird ASC Unit pupils develop social and emotional skills as they work on their individualised learning programmes. This helps target anxiety, and develop social and communication flexibilities. Our aim within the Bluebird provision is to enable pupils to be independent and to encourage them to think for themselves.
The Bluebird ASC provision is managed by the Senior ASC Manager who leads the team of specialist staff within the unit. All staff are trained to Level 2 with AET, the school has 2 AET Level 3 Autism Champions.
All pupils have access to the school’s Speech and Language Therapist who focuses on social communication, including listening and understanding and expressive communication. Individual programmes are built to develop pupil’s skills to be with others and develop positive relationships. The school employs a Mental Health Nurse to work with pupils around anxiety, depression and stress.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0151 924 0234 0151 924 0234
- Website
- https://www.kedlestongroup.com/
Where to go
- Name
- Olsen House School
- Address
-
85-87
Liverpool Road
Great Crosby
Sefton
Greater Merseyside - Postcode
- L23 5TD
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- Notes
Bluebird also offers smaller class sizes with high staff ratios, in which students can thrive following their own individualised learning pathway, supported by the specialist staff.
The learning spaces have been designed to enable pupils to work in an environment that is comfortable for them and takes into consideration their sensory needs.
Other Details
Costs
- £38,000
- £56,000
- Details
- Fees are tailored to the needs of the child
Availability
- Referral required
- Other notes
All pupils will have the opportunity to work with the school’s speech and language therapist with a focus on social communication, including listening and understanding and expressive communication. There will also be programmes to develop skills to engage and work others and develop positive relationships.
Last Updated
Last updated: 30/09/2021