The Ark

Welcome to The Ark.

The Ark is a specialist resourced provision, which supports children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) within our school. Children who have a place in the Ark must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Due to the range of children’s needs, the Ark is staffed by a teacher and teaching assistants who all have all completed additional training to help understand the children's learning, social and speech and language needs. Children may also be supported by a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Play Therapist. These external agencies may support the children if outlined in a child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). 

All the Ark children are on the school roll and attend both mainstream and Resourced Provision lessons. We aim that the children are in their mainstream classroom for most of their time at school.

Although the school is responsible for the teaching and learning of the children who have a place, it does not control the admission of places to the provision. These decisions are made by Manchester Local Authority which has a multi-agency panel to agree placements in the different provisions within Manchester. For further information, please contact the statutory assessment team.

Our vision is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children across education and health and social care based on their individual needs. We work in partnership with parents/ carers and keep them informed of their child’s progress.

 Our aims are that all our children:

·        progress in a happy, supportive and stimulating environment where they thrive academically and socially to the best of their individual ability

·        will receive the education and support required to meet the outcomes of their EHCP and to develop social, communication and independence skills

·        are included with their mainstream peers as often as appropriate to engage in the mainstream curriculum at an age-appropriate level

·        have the opportunity for small group or individual support and intervention where required