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      ASD Strategies at use in Winchburgh PS P5 Class

      Winchburgh - safe space 2
      Winchburgh - Passport 1

      The staff at Winchburgh Primary school have made a conscious and sustained effort to create an Autism friendly environment for the whole class to support the pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD.  This was highlighted by one of the team as an example of good practice which has had a positive impact for the individual pupils, the class and the school community.

      In the class there are targets displayed which can be referred to at any time to help support pupils to meet their goals, when targets are met pupils earn reward time.  Visual timetables are used and updated on a daily basis.  The school have also used Calm cards, these allow a time out break of ten minutes when a situation is becoming over stimulating for the pupil and have helped to develop self-control and resilience.  Ear defenders are also available to support in these situations.  There are also cards in use which allow the adult to request a time out for the pupil if they are not aware of how they are presenting.  The school have also created a designated safe space, this was designed and put together with input from pupils and has helped to manage behaviour.  The use of all the strategies above has been underpinned by introducing Social Stories to ensure understanding of all involved.

      Pupil passports have been introduced.  These are created with the pupil and staff and highlight their strengths and interests, any issues or concerns they have and agreed strategies to use when situations are not going to plan.  This passport has been shared across the whole learning community to ensure support is appropriate at all times.  The staff of the school use effective de-escalation techniques and how they present when things are not going to plan.  There has been a focus on staying calm and in control to support the pupils to regain control and make good decisions.  The whole school have access to a flow chart of procedures to follow in the event of an angry episode, this has been shared with the parents.  Restorative conversations take place after incidents and the making amends for any wrongdoing when everyone is in a calm place.  Restorative practice has also been introduced to the parents to help with managing incidents out with school.

      Key Takes

      ·         Best results are achieved when up to date information is shared and understood across the whole learning community.

      ·         To effectively meet the pupils needs the school and family have to support and be involved in the decision making process.

      ·         To create a nurturing environment to support the pupils the school have been conscious of their actions and consistent in their applications.

       

      Winchburgh - Calm Card

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      Resources

      Primary Transition Support Materials

      • IWS EY Visual Passport (Word doc) [23KB] (opens new window)  Early Years Visual Passport
      • Early Years Visual Passport 1 (Word doc) [183KB] (opens new window)  Early Years Visual Passport 1
      • Passport Support Sheets (Word doc) [124KB] (opens new window)  Passport Support Sheets
      • Strategies Cards (Word doc) [61KB] (opens new window)  Strategies Cards
      • Strengths Cards (Word doc) [65KB] (opens new window)  Strengths Cards
      • Struggles Cards (Word doc) [61KB] (opens new window)  Struggles Cards
      • Early Years Transition Passport (Word doc) [657KB] (opens new window)  Early Years Transition Passport
      • Early Years Transition Passport Exemplar (Word doc) [670KB] (opens new window)  Early Years Transition Passport Exemplar
      • Nurturing Independence in Young Children (opens new window) Nurturing Independence in Young Children

      Secondary Transition Support Materials

      • S1 Transition Booklet - Skills Centre (gi.ui.mediatype.powerpoint) [4MB] (opens new window)  S1 Transition Booklet - Skills Centre
      • Primary to Secondary Transition Booklet (Word doc) [17MB] (opens new window)  Primary to Secondary Transition Booklet
      • S1 Transition Passport (Word doc) [655KB] (opens new window)  Transition Passport
      • Passport Support Sheet (Word doc) [122KB] (opens new window)  Passport Support Sheet
      • Passport Exemplar (Word doc) [670KB] (opens new window) Passport Exemplar

       

      Health Care Policies and Procedures

      • Health Care Policies and Procedures (opens new window) West Lothian Council Health Care Policies and Procedures

       

      Autism Awareness Assemblies

      • Primary ASD Assembly - 2021 (gi.ui.mediatype.powerpoint) [3MB] (opens new window)  The 2021 powerpoint to support an assembly to raise knowledge and understanding of autism in primary schools.
      • Secondary ASD Assembly - 2021 (gi.ui.mediatype.powerpoint) [585KB] (opens new window) The 2021 powerpoint to support an assembly to raise knowledge and understanding of autism in secondary schools.

      The Signpost Guide to Sport and Leisure opportunities for young people with ASN in West Lothian

      • Signpost ASD Leisure Leaflet (PDF) [870KB] (opens new window)

       

      CAMHS Telephone Clinic Information

      • CAMHS Telephone Consultation (PDF) [105KB] (opens new window)

       

      Resources to Inform Practice

      • A Whole Community Approach to Supporting Children and Young People with Loss and Bereavement (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
      • Autism Toolbox (opens new window)
      • Healthy Reading List (Excel doc) [20KB] (opens new window)

      Relevant West Lothian Council Policy Documents

      • Promoting Positive Relationships in West Lothian Educational Establishments (PDF) [481KB] (opens new window)

      SALT Parental Helpline

      • SALT Parents Leaflet (PDF) [518KB] (opens new window)
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