Autism School Curriculum | Cambian Brook View School

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Cambian Brook View School's Curriculum

At Brook View School we have built an eclectic approach to pupils learning, considering current theories and methods of teaching. All of our young people display significant difficulties within the ‘Triad of Impairment’ that is at the heart of the autism.

A student’s difficulties in language and communication, social relationships, and rigid patterns of behaviour, thoughts, interests and sensory difficulties form major barriers to learning. Our role is to help our pupils to come to terms with, and overcome, these difficulties.

Brook View School offers a broad and balanced curriculum to all students and is line with our funding agreements and meets the Independent School Standards.

At Brook View School the whole curriculum is used to promote key skills for pupils with autism including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, life skills, independence skills, social skills and physical and sensory development.

"Pupils at Brook View School are greeted each day by nurturing staff. They feel cared for,
and their interactions with adults show that they feel safe."

- Ofsted Report 2025

Education Curriculum

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Education Behaviour

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Qualifications:

Achievement at Brook View School is measured in a number of ways, mainly through ongoing teacher assessment.

Most of the qualifications achieved are through continual coursework, with individual levels of ability recorded.

We are accredited for a number of examination or qualification boards including:

✓ ASDAN Short courses

✓ AQA Personal Development

✓ AQA Entry Level qualifications

✓ AQA Unit Awards

✓ AQA Functional Skills – Entry to Level 1

✓ Employability / Careers

✓ Independent careers advice and work experience

We have thorough internal moderation systems, with qualifications only being awarded when the boards have confirmed the quality of the work. Where exams are essential, students are prepared for sitting them with guidance and support.

At Brook View School, pupils are set challenging yet achievable targets, which are agreed and reviewed regularly with parents, carers, and key stakeholders involved in the pupil’s life. This may take place through the Annual Review process, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), or Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).

Target set can focus on a range of areas including curriculum subjects, communication skills, life skills, or self-help skills.

Work Experience

We try and provide work experience for all our KS4 and KS5 students. This might be internal in the first instance and then placements found within industry and community settings where possible.

We look for appropriate jobs and skillset for the individual. Vocational options are timetabled into the school week, offering opportunities to try different things and learn new skills. Students are also given a greater understanding of occupations and careers guidance.