Who is The Fusion Academy for?

The Fusion Academy is for young people with autism and/ or communication and interaction needs who do not have a learning disability.

To come to The Fusion Academy, students must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that states communication and interaction and/ or autism as their primary area of need.

The Fusion Academy is not set up for young people with cognition and learning needs. It is designed for young people who, despite their difficulties around communication and interaction, have the potential to learn at an age appropriate level and will be looking to access qualifications and potential employment in the future.

What do we do at The Fusion Academy?

The Fusion Academy merges the skills, expertise and understanding of a highly specialist provision with the breadth and opportunities available in a mainstream school. This union allows our students to have the best possible chance at reaching their academic goals in an environment where they feel safe, understood and listened to, in addition to having their wider needs met.

Class sizes are small (no more than 8-10 in a class), allowing students to get the focussed attention they need.

Student wellbeing is of paramount importance at The Fusion Academy. Our school environment is accommodating for young people with autism and/ or sensory needs and a multi-disciplinary team, including a range of therapy professionals, work together to support all areas of student need.

Young people are also be taught strategies to help manage their emotions (such as anxiety and anger) and to develop their independence skills.

Everyone around each young person works collaboratively to ensure they have every opportunity to meet their full potential.