Parklands benefits from the inclusion of a Special Support Centre (Orchard Class and Forest Class).

There are 18 planned places for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) specifying social communication needs. All pupils receive  small group support from experienced teachers and special support assistants. The timetable offers a structured, academic curriculum that is teacher-led. Both classes follow the National Curriculum. 

The West Sussex County Council guidance for SSC’s in mainstream schools asserts that;

“The overall aim of the provision is to support each pupil’s development academically, socially and emotionally through exposure to life in mainstream classes and individual or small group support from Special Support Centre Staff, in order to maximise inclusion.”

All pupils access elements of mainstream school life including assemblies, playtimes, clubs and lessons in their mainstream classes. A variety of strategies are employed to support effective inclusion for each pupil including personal learning plans, social skills lessons, speech and language therapy, Lego therapy, jump ahead physical education and the consistent use of visual timetables and social stories. 

As the SSC is a Local Authority (LA)additionally resourced base, admission to the SSC is through the LA and children come from a wide geographical area.

For admissions details please click here.