Jigsaw CABAS School

Jigsaw is an independent day school for autistic children and young people.

“The Jigsaw CABAS® School is an independent day school for autistic children and young people.”

A SEND Local Offer explaining how the school meets pupil and family needs is available through its admissions pages.

“To learn more about how Jigsaw meets the needs of our pupils and families, we have a SEND Local Offer document available to view on the [Admission pages on this website](https://jigsawschool.co.uk/admissions/).”

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare.

“At Jigsaw CABAS® School we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers and the wider community to share this commitment.”

Safeguarding or wellbeing concerns may be referred to the pupil’s local multi-agency team.

“Where there is any concern about the wellbeing/safeguarding of a pupil in school this is referred to the pupil’s Local Authority Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) team for advice, support and further action where required.”

Classrooms have approximately three to six pupils.

“Pupil numbers will be approximately 3-6 within each classroom.”

A Sixth Form pupil independently planned and hosted a Taylor Swift party for peers across the school.

“One of our Sixth Form pupils attended the Taylor Swift concert in his free time and wanted to recreate this experience with his peers by planning and hosting a Taylor Swift party. He decorated the hall, organised props, made friendship bracelets and prepared a song list. He also designed and made invitations and delivered them throughout the School to his peers.”

Sixth Form pupils attended a pantomime in Guildford and practised theatre-trip and audience skills.

“In December, our Sixth Form pupils attended the pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre in Guildford. All of the pupils demonstrated good audience skills (which they had been learning about before the trip in their drama club).”

The school promises a safe, caring environment, high educational standards and opportunities for every learner to fulfil their potential.

“The Jigsaw CABAS School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where all our learners will be given an education of the highest standard and every opportunity to achieve their full potential.”

Jigsaw describes itself as an inclusive community that values and respects linguistic diversity.

“Jigsaw is an inclusive community where linguistic diversity is valued and respected.”

Post-16 education aims to develop active participation in society and the highest possible degree of personal independence.

“We believe that one of the central aims of the educational opportunities delivered in Post-16 education is to enable pupils to become active participants in, and contributors to, society and enable them to leave school as young adults having achieved the highest degree of personal independence.”

The Sixth Form curriculum focuses on communication, independent living and vocational skills applied in everyday contexts.

“There is an ongoing focus on communication, independent living and vocational skills with an emphasis on recognising pupils’ existing skills and providing carefully structured opportunities to apply these skills in functional, everyday contexts and situations.”

Admission is available throughout the academic year, subject to space and the school being named in the pupil's EHCP.

“We are able to accept children from 4-19 years across all key stages throughout the academic year subject to spaces being available and Jigsaw School being named in their EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan).”

The school offers an initial confidential discussion with its Head of Admissions about individual circumstances, educational services, and placement.

“Simply call us and we will arrange for an initial, confidential, conversation with our Head of Admissions to discuss your individual circumstances and provide you with clear information on the educational services offered by Jigsaw School and the choices you have as a Parent, Carer or interested party for an appropriate education for your child.”

Post-16 provision prepares pupils for adulthood and develops skills and knowledge for a range of types of work.

“Develop, identify and apply skills and knowledge needed for a range of types of work”

Jigsaw CABAS School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

“Jigsaw CABAS School is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.”

Jigsaw CABAS School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

“Jigsaw CABAS School is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.”