Admissions 

Pupils allocated a place in the Autism Resource Base by Hampshire  County Council. All pupils must have an EHCP where Autism  is their priority need.  We have 12 places available and we are currently over-subscribed.

The resource provision at Romsey School is a mainstream provision. There is an expectation that all pupils will attend mainstream lessons along with their peers .

As such they will be taught by mainstream teachers with subject specific expertise . Class sizes can  be up to 30 pupils.

All teachers at Romsey School receive training on understanding Autism.

Each pupil joins a Tutor Group and attends registration.

All pupils within The Base complete homework . This can be completed at school at Homework Club under the guidance of support staff.

When attending some mainstream lessons pupils will  receive support from LSA's employed by the Resource.

Pupils are supported by a variety of LSA’s .

Long term our hope  is that pupils will require less support as they reach KS4 . This creates a smoother transition toward greater independence to college and the 16+ environment .

Staff liaise with primary schools and sixth form colleges to ensure successful transitions.

Many aspects of pupils' development  in the Resource are monitored very closely. The monitoring  covers their social and communication skills, their academic progress, their emotional well being and their Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.

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We do encourage parents of children year 5 onwards and chat with a member of staff to gather more information about the base before you make you decision for a placement request.

If you would like to arrange a visit then please email  abarnard@romsey.hants.sch.uk or ring 01794 512334 and request to speak to Amanda Barnard.  Please understand that we can not book appointments for the week that you ring up; we will need as much notice as possible.

Frequently asked questions...

What are the requirements for pupils to apply for a place in the base?

Pupils must have an EHCP and a diagnosis of autism/social and communication difficulty.

How do we apply for a place in the Base?

All placements are decided through Hampshire County Council and must be requested through them.

Is the Base a teaching resource?

Pupils are not taught in the resource. Pupils are taught in mainstream lessons. They may be withdrawn for 1:1 tuition or therapy.

Will my child have 1:1 support?

We can not provide 1:1 support in all lessons. We facilitate as much support as we possibly can for each individual pupil.

Is 'The Base' open at break and lunchtimes?

We are open at break and lunch for pupils to use. They are also able to eat their lunch within the base. We have staff on duty who are available for pupils who wish to stay in the base.

How many places are available in the base?

Our Assigned Placement Number number is 12. The places available depend on the current year 11s leaving. e.g. if 2 year 11s leave then we have 2 spaces available in September. We are currently oversubscribed.