The experienced team focus on preparing children for the next stage of their education or career by developing their skills, confidence, and independence.

Silverways School supports children to gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need to achieve their ambitions; along with a curriculum that is tailored for those with additional needs. Examples include touch typing lessons, play skills, Zones of Regulation and time dedicated to focus on their individual special interests. 

The team concentrate on preparing children for the next stage of their education or career by developing their skills, confidence, and independence. They place the needs of the children, and improving their life-long outcomes, at the heart of everything they do. 

Alongside the focus on personal development children at Silverways take part in a wide range of learning opportunities to prepare them for achieving a range of qualifications up to GCSEs.  Children have opportunities to take part in relevant work experience placements as part of their careers and preparation for adulthood offer. 

The school building has been carefully designed, with the specific needs of children with autism in mind, to be enabling.  Classrooms are small and the learning environment is low-arousal; the school is decorated in muted colours selected from the autism colour pallet.  The acoustics and lighting have been chosen to reduce sensory overwhelm for children with autism. 

Silverways school aims to provide good educational outcomes and for children whose autistic needs have prevented them from reaching their potential in mainstream provision.   

Headteacher Jeanette said: “At Silverways we value the holistic development of the child. Our aim is not only to educate, but also to develop the children’s social skills, self-confidence, character and resilience.

Interested in finding out how the school supports children and young people towards more successful and brighter futures? Why not speak to the team on 0800 024 6985 or [email protected]