Clackmannanshire Education Service is committed to the principle of mainstream education for all children and young people, as outlined in Scottish Government legislation.
However, it is recognised that for some of our most complex learners this is not always possible and therefore to meet the needs of this small minority we have the following educational provisions.
Lochies is a school for primary aged children with a profound and multiple learning disability who require a significant level of additional support to access learning.
Learners at Lochies experience an individualised curriculum which is designed to meet their unique and often fluctuating needs. The school works in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team including, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist and Physiotherapist to deliver these individualised learning experiences.
Individualised planning for learners is detailed within the Child’s Plan, which is developed with the child, their family and professionals involved. For some children there may also be additional planning documents such as a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP).
The school draws upon Curriculum for Excellence and milestones to support learners with complex needs to inform their learning pathways.
Lochies School is an accredited Gold Award level communication environment, and is an accredited Makaton Friendly School.
EASN is located in Alloa Academy. It is Clackmannanshire Education Service’s secondary provision for young people with a profound and multiple learning disability who require significant support to access the curriculum.
The young people attending EASN take part in an enhanced transition from Lochies School. The staff in EASN work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including allied health professionals to provide coordinated support for the young people.
Individualised planning for learners is detailed within the Child’s Plan, which is developed with the young person, their family and professionals involved. For some learners there may also be additional planning documents such as a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP).
When appropriate young people may access the mainstream school for aspects of their curriculum.
While the large majority of our learners with ASD are in mainstream schools, there are a few children who require an enhanced level of support due to the complexity of their ASD. These children access Clackmannanshire’s Primary ASD Provision which is located in Alva Primary School. The Provision is for primary aged children who require significant adaptations to the environment, curriculum and require ASD interventions from specialist staff.
Learners benefit from small group and 1-1 teaching, a range of ASD interventions and appropriate sensory learning environment. Staff in the provision work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Music Therapist to ensure support is coordinated.
Individualised planning for learners is detailed within the Child’s Plan, which is developed with the child, the child’s family and professionals involved. For some learners there may also be additional planning documents such as a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP).
When appropriate children may access the mainstream school for aspects of their curriculum.
While the large majority of our learners with ASD are in mainstream schools, there are a few young people who require an enhanced level of support due to the complexity of their ASD. These young people access Clackmannanshire’s Secondary ASD provision which is located within Alva Academy. The provision is for secondary aged children who require significant adaptations to the environment, curriculum and require ASD interventions from specialist staff.
Learners benefit from small group and 1-1 teaching, a range of ASD interventions and appropriate sensory learning environment. Staff in the provision work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure support is coordinated.
Individualised planning for learners is detailed within the Child’s Plan, which is developed with the child, their family and professionals involved. For some learners there may also be additional planning documents such as a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP).
When appropriate young people may access the mainstream school for aspects of their curriculum.
Clackmannanshire Schools’ Support Service (primary) offers a wide variety of support for primary aged children with Additional Support Needs who face a barrier(s) to learning arising from social, emotional or behavioural needs.
The service aims to support children and young people to access a broad general education and wider life experiences; to gain skills for learning, life and work.
Our learners follow a bespoke and individualised curriculum in order to meet their individual needs. Individualised planning for learners is detailed within the Form 4, Child’s Action Plan, which is developed with the child, their family and the professionals involved.
Clackmannanshire Schools’ Support Service (secondary) supports young people who have difficulty coping in mainstream education because of social, emotional and behavioural needs.
The main aim of the service is to be proactive in supporting Clackmannanshire's three secondary schools to maintain pupil placements and to offer alternative educational provision for those pupils whose needs cannot be met within the existing support structures in mainstream.
Educational Support Officer, Education & Schools
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: education@clacks.gov.uk