CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD
LANGUAGE COLLEGE AND SIXTH FORM
The Beacon (Enhanced Mainstream Autism Base)
Now Open
Christopher Whitehead Language College are delighted to announce that the long awaited Enhanced Mainstream Autism Base opened in September 2023.
The Beacon offers a flexible approach to the curriculum with bespoke opportunities based on individual need. The building for the Beacon is purpose built and provide’s a nurturing environment; designed to meet a range of learning needs.
Students accessing The Beacon will have an ASD diagnosis and an EHCP funded at an appropriate level according to the Enhanced MAB criteria.
Places at The Beacon will be offered following consultation with the Local Authority, where the school will decide whether a child’s needs can be met at The Beacon, based on the provision detailed in the child’s EHCP. The school is not able to offer places directly.
For more information please download The Beacon Information Leaflet by clicking here.
Please note visits by families of potential students are by prior arrangement with the MABCO and will take place on Tuesdays between 3.20-4.20 from September 2023.
If you require further information please contact the Mainstream Autism Base Coordinator (MABCO).
Mrs Zoe Taylor: mab@cwlc.email
During Autism Acceptance Week information was shared in form groups and assemblies took place to promote acceptance and simple ways to adapt and support peers with an Autism diagnosis. Click here to view Suggestions for how you might adapt.
- There was a ‘colourful bake sale’ and a non uniform day.
- Mr Cosh and Mr Thomas ran an amazing ultra marathon.
- Combined fundraising has raised over £1000
- Funds will be used to provide additional resources for The Beacon (EMAB) particularly sensory and IT equipment as well as a donation being made to the National Autistic Society.
During this week we also announced the winner of the competition to design the logo for The Beacon. The competition was won by Freya Middleton who has since worked with Ex student and graphic Designer Fran Colorassi to develop the design.
