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A person with complex communication needs (CCN) will need support to:
We have a number of CCN resourced provisions across Dorset, covering primary, first, middle and upper school years.
These are the children who attend our CCN resourced provision:
This might include children who:
At the CCN resourced provisions all children follow the national curriculum at a level that suits them. Teachers use a range of strategies to support social communication and interaction difficulties. They have specialist equipment available depending on what each child needs, such as:
Teachers tailor what they provide to meet the needs of each learner; they plan teaching and support for each individual.
The CCN resourced provisions design their curriculum to develop key skills with a focus on social communication and social understanding. Staff work towards gradually increasing their pupils' independence.
The CCN resourced provisions are based within mainstream schools so that children can experience inclusion with their mainstream peers. The exact level of inclusion will vary according to individual needs.
Over time all children should be able to be included in mainstream lessons with their peers for most of the school day. Staff from the CCN resourced provision provide expertise and support to mainstream class staff.
A specialist teacher or special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) oversees the CCN resourced provision. Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA) support them. The HLTAs have specialist knowledge of social communication and interaction needs, including autism spectrum conditions.
Some members of staff may have or are working towards a postgraduate qualification in social communication and interaction needs, including autism spectrum conditions.
Each CCN resourced provision has their own arrangements for outside professional support. This includes speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services. They also have additional educational psychologist and specialist teacher intervention.