School’s out, but I wish it wasn’t
It's World Autism Acceptance Week. To find out what a difference feeling accepted (being included and understood) makes, and how the right school can really make a difference to the lives of students, meet Steven.
Steven Lyon is 12 and loving school.
On 17 April, a new special school for pupils aged 5-19 opens in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Aurora Summerfields will support young people with complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
The school will benefit from close links with Aurora Hanley in Stoke, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
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21 March is World Down Syndrome Day – and that date’s no coincidence. It was chosen because it’s the 21st day of the third month, relating to the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.
The theme this year is With Us Not for Us. That’s something that Rebecca, 23, believes passionately.
Rebecca is a third-year student at Aurora Foxes in Minehead – a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities. She’s studying for a level 1 NVQ in Hospitality Services.
James Martin, Oscar-winning star of 'An Irish Goodbye' has made a video message for students at Aurora Foxes, a specialist catering college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities.
