Work Experience
Work-Related Learning
Our students are supported by excellent pastoral care, and we encourage independence, well-being and healthy lifestyles with pupils learning life skills in and outside of the classroom in a safe and secure environment.
Pupils are given the opportunity to engage in work-based training either on site – working in the grounds, kitchen, or the school’s community cafe – as well as work experience placements at a range of local businesses, including Blenheim Palace.
Work experience partnerships
Work-related learning prepares our pupils for work, encouraging them to develop a more adult style of thinking and the skills needed for achieving economic independence including:
- Understanding that at work there will be tasks that you repeat on a daily basis
- Understanding that tasks have to be completed within a given time frame
- Sustaining attention and concentration on the tasks set
- Completion of tasks to a satisfactory standard
- Receiving constructive criticism
- Managing changes in mood and feelings by engaging agreed strategies
Our specialised curriculum aims to support young people with autism into employment by delivering Skills for Life:
- Improving their performance
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
Parent feedback
“Brody’s participation in work experience has been a transformative experience, developing personal and professional growth.”
“Jens has developed resilience with his own personal anxieties. I’ve been impressed by his mental attitude when facing his fears.”
“The experience has increased Daniel’s confidence and improved his ‘can do’ attitude and put him in a much better position for life after education.”