The Scott Centre

The Scott Centre is a Special Support facility funded by the Local Authority for students of mainstream ability who have assessed social and communication needs (Autistic Spectrum Condition/semantic pragmatic disorder).

All students must have a Education and Health Care Plan for Autism Spectrum Condition or Semantic Pragmatic Disorder in order to have a named place at this facility. 

The Centre enables students to receive additional support whilst attending mainstream classes with their peers. Inclusion into the mainstream is a gradual process but students are expected to spend up to 80% of their time integrated into mainstream classes. The facility offers a supportive environment providing therapeutic interventions designed to address the individual needs of students. 

The Centre is open before and after school and there is a breakfast club available to students. Centre staff work closely with parents/carers and subject staff to ensure the individual needs of students are met.

 The Academy has been accredited for the seventh year with 'The West Sussex Autism Aware' Award.