Online schooling has been providing a welcoming environment for any autistic young person, as we have been balancing the transition of getting back to normal following lockdowns due to the pandemic and the continued uncertainty around education and other world events.
Young people who have a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) requirement can study in familiar comfortable surroundings in their own home, away from the hustle and bustle of a physical school building.
Three options for online schooling
Pearson Virtual Schools has three private pay schools (Pearson Online Academy UK and US and Harrow School Online) that are a strong option for young people with autism. The schools deliver either a UK or US curriculum and all offer truly expert teaching in a calm, accessible environment.
The schools have a flipped classroom pedagogy, meaning students do their self-study lessons at a time and pace determined by them before the LiveLesson®.
The LiveLesson® is tailored by the teacher as they review the self-study learning on the platform and create the lesson to support what the students need. All LiveLesson® sessions are recorded and can be watched back if required.
Success Coach for every student
Each student has regular coaching with a Success Coach, who helps them develop and work towards study, university and career goals. Our Success Coaches are SEND specialists who can provide support to students with a wide range of needs.
The nature of the support will depend on the exact needs of the student and will be determined in consultation with the student and their parents.
This may include individual lessons, group study skills lessons or accommodations made by teachers in the LiveLesson® sessions.
As with a traditional school, we are able to apply for accommodations to be made by the examining board, Pearson Edexcel, which reflect the student’s normal way of working when students take their International GCSE, AS and A Level examinations.
For more information call +44203 467 2685 or WhatsApp +44738 539 8130 or email: poaukadmissions@pearson.com
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