Milford Milestones- Focus Provision

Milestones – Our Focussed Provision for children with Autism and Communication and Interaction Needs.

We are a supportive learning community collaborating with our mainstream school to unlock potential. Our Focused Provision ethos is shaped by the values of Ambition, Kindness, and Teamwork within an inclusive environment.

Our rich and stimulating curriculum is individually tailored, reflecting best practices in an environment that supports each pupil’s learning. We offer a range of sensory and therapeutic interventions and employ a multidisciplinary approach to meet pupil needs. By partnering with other agencies, parents, and families, we develop a holistic approach to address and fulfil these needs.

We believe in the importance of pupils achieving their full potential, and we emphasise achievement at all levels. Pupil accomplishments are celebrated, and positive rewards are used to promote and encourage good behaviour and learning. Our Focused Provision fosters a caring yet purposeful atmosphere, balancing welfare and achievement for all.

We support primary aged children from 5 – 11 years who have an Educational Health Care Plan with a diagnosis of Autism; are on the pathway and are awaiting an assessment or with significant communication and interaction needs. We understand our children have needs that are grouped under one ‘umbrella’, but we value the importance of recognising our children as individuals with unique strengths and aspirations.

Miss Helen Richardson is our lead teacher in the Milestones, along with three teaching assistants: Mrs Lamb, Mrs Maund-Henson and Mr Smedley.

We have two classroom spaces, sensory room, calming room, intervention room, wet area, cooking area and kitchen within our focussed provision. We also have a designated outdoor area with play equipment and garden space to promote outdoor learning and to build upon the teaching of important life skills.

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