Baston House School was opened by Samantha Cameron on 09th June 2011 and has steadily grown in size in order to provide for the demand of specialist Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) provision in the South East of England.
All pupils at Baston House School have an EHCP. The primary diagnosis is autism, although many pupils have associated needs which are addressed by individual programmes and strategies designed by education staff and the therapists.
From September 2026, Woodside Park School became Baston House School‘s dedicated Post 16 hub, providing an enhanced learning environment for young people as they prepare for adulthood.
The new hub has been designed to offer an increasingly specialised curriculum, with a greater focus on:
- Preparation for adulthood and employment
- Independence and life skills
- Travel training
- Community engagement
- Building links with local businesses and employers
- Specialist Options Subjects such as Music Technology and DT
Creating a dedicated Post-16 hub will enable students to benefit from facilities and experiences that are tailored to their stage of education, helping them develop the confidence, independence and practical skills needed for the future.
Baston House School provides education for pupils with a range of needs that may include the following:
- Primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Complex needs and associated behaviour
- Previous placement breakdowns
- A history of school refusal, periods of time out of school
- Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia
- Issued with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
We are dedicated to ensure that our school environment supports learning and the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion.
We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils feel included in every aspect of school life and comfortable to voice their opinions. We follow the OFG approach of Ask, Accept and Develop, where every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to succeed.
Baston House School evidences and supports its commitment and statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We are committed in establishing and maintaining procedures for safer recruitment and sound working relationships with parents and support agencies.
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