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The Rise Sixth Form Prospectus A special school dedicated to educating pupils with autism aged 16–19 Prospectus theriseschool.com | 1 Contents 03 04 05 06 Welcome Welcome Vision Ambitious from the head from the head of and values about Autism of The Rise School The Rise Sixth Form Schools Trust 07 08 11 16 Our co-located Our wraparound Courses at West Work experience model curriculum Thames College 18 20 20 22 The Ambitious Our trans-disciplinary School-Wide Keeping our Approach team Positive Behaviour students safe Support 22 23 24 Parent and Admissions Contact us carer support The support and compassion shown by staff is unbelievable; “without it, my son would not have achieved all that he has.” Parent 2 | The Rise School Sixth Form prospectus Welcome from the head of The Rise School The Rise School is a thriving learning community enabling autistic children and young people to reach their potential. We are very excited to build on our success by opening The Rise Sixth Form, in partnership with West Thames College. This enables older students to continue their learning in a supportive and successful environment. Thank you for considering us for the next step on your child’s journey. We’re passionate that our students receive a blended model of both mainstream education and specialist provision - ‘the best of both worlds’. This is the goal at our Key Stages 1–4 site in Feltham, and now our new Key Stage 5 sixth form provision in Isleworth. Statistics for young adults with autism can seem bleak: • Fewer than one in four young people with autism access education beyond school (Ambitious about Autism, 2011). • Only 19% of young people with autism say they have received good careers advice (Ambitious about Autism, 2016). • Only 16% of autistic adults are in full-time employment (National Autistic Society, 2016). However, we simply will not sign up to this as a future for our students. We are ambitious and, we know that with the combination of high expectations and specialist support, autistic young people can absolutely thrive in further education and in the wider communities of their choice. We are relentless in our pursuit of a high quality of life for all our students. We really do hope you choose The Rise Sixth Form as your child’s next step and we look forward to meeting you and your child in the future. Helen Ralston Head of The Rise School theriseschool.com | 3 Welcome from the head of The Rise Sixth Form As the head of The Rise Sixth Form, my aim is to equip our students with the skills that will support their transition into adulthood. This includes pursuing careers they are passionate about, creating and maintaining lasting relationships, and having the resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles. Not only do we support students in their West Thames College courses, but we also provide a high-quality wraparound curriculum that prepares students for their independent adult lives. Our wraparound courses include personal finance, employability, study skills, and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, with a focus on identity, relationships and rights. We understand autism, and we want our students to be independent, happy and skilled young adults. We have the knowledge and experience to instill in young people the confidence they need to thrive in the wider world. We look forward to working with you and your child on this vital journey. Mehr Shakir Head of The Rise Sixth Form 4 | The Rise School Sixth Form prospectus Vision and values Our vision is to create a vibrant learning community. We offer a model of best practice for young people with autism and social communication needs who can benefit from a range of high-quality courses. In practice, this means: • Students are happy to come to sixth form every day and are proud of what they achieve. • Parents and carers are confident that their children are safe, happy and making good progress, and that their voices are heard. • All students are given the support and challenge they need to learn and succeed in the world beyond sixth form – their quality of life is key. • All staff create consistently positive learning experiences that engage and challenge all students. Our values Our values underpin all that we do at The Rise School. They were chosen in a collaborative process that involved all our students and staff. We teach our values explicitly and celebrate them frequently. We know that our students will face challenges in their life, but we’re confident that, with the right strategies and attitude, they can flourish. At our sixth form, we have added a fourth core value of ‘Be Independent’, as we recognise this is central to a high quality of life beyond education. Preparing students for independence is at the forefront of our sixth form and guides the decisions we make around teaching and learning. We ensure that our curriculum and offer will allow students to develop the skills needed to become independent adults. theriseschool.com | 5 Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust The Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust (AaAST) is a multi- academy trust that runs and supports the development of new special schools where children and young people with autism can learn, thrive and achieve. The Rise School was set up by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust in 2014 as a special school dedicated to educating pupils with autism aged 4–16. It was designed to be inspirational and transformational, offering a broad and challenging curriculum in an environment with high expectations and a close focus on the individual. As a result of the success of The Rise School, we have developed a sixth form that enables young people aged 16 –19 to continue their learning and gain additional skills for independent life beyond education. The AaAST currently works with local authorities and local groups who share our commitment to developing high-quality, evidence-based schools for children with autism. Through new partnerships, we will support the growth of the Trust and support more children and young people with autism. The Rise School and Sixth Form are governed by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust. The Board of Trustees consists of people with the skills, competencies and perspectives we need to govern. Our co-located model The Rise School has a purpose built sixth form on the fourth floor of the Sir Joseph Banks building at West Thames College. Being co-located in West Thames College means that our students: • are able to access the wide variety of courses on offer at West Thames College and attend lessons in their chosen course alongside students from the college • are supported in their lessons by autism-trained staff • can return to the sixth form base during breaks and for independent study • benefit from a personalised wraparound curriculum, which aims to prepare them for adulthood, employment, apprenticeships or university • can keep up with their course commitments, thanks to one-to-one support and close monitoring, that enables them to complete their chosen course successfully • gain sole access to a suite of rooms consisting of a fully equipped ICT suite, a common room and several classrooms • have access to quiet rooms when needed. We are delighted to work in partnership with Ambitious about “Autism and welcome their learners into our classes and college environment. By working together, we can offer young people with autism a highly inclusive programme that allows them to achieve and progress. This is an important partnership for West Thames, bringing real benefits to learners, staff and, more broadly, our two organisations.” Tracey Aust, Principal at West Thames College theriseschool.com | 7 I like that I can go to the main college for my lessons “and make new friends, but I can also go back to The Rise Sixth Form and Our wraparound get the support l need. ” curriculum Pupil 8 | The Rise School Sixth Form prospectus Our wraparound curriculum At The Rise Sixth Form we have a robust and purposeful wraparound curriculum, that provides our students with academic and social and emotional skills. Our wraparound curriculum includes Level 2 BTECs and bespoke courses designed to support students’ holistic growth. Personal, Social, Health Personal finance and Economic education Through our Level 2 Money and Finance Skills BTEC course, students develop Our tailored Personal, Social, Health and knowledge and skills around personal Economic (PSHE) education develops finance, so they can make informed students’ understanding of important decisions about their money. topics such as identity, relationships, rights and mental health. According to We teach students practical skills so they the National Autistic Society, at least one understand the value of money and how in three autistic adults experience severe to avoid financial pitfalls. At the end of mental health difficulties due to a lack of the course, students understand and support. This is an unacceptable statistic, can calculate deductions made on and one we aim to change. Our students their pay slips; know how to budget are taught the importance of understanding and save; and understand careers and their needs, and are given the confidence corresponding salaries, as well as different and knowledge not only to self-regulate, methods of payment. but to self-advocate. Students will also participate in a large- We believe an effective social skills scale enterprise project where they can curriculum should be in place that apply the skills they have learned in a real supports students in forming genuine context. Our goal is to ensure students relationships with peers and adults. not only make responsible decisions now It also provides a structured, positive about money they have, but that they will learning environment that supports their continue to do so with money they earn understanding of social norms.
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