Macintyre School

The school provides education for pupils with autism and severe learning disabilities.

“The School is based in a small village near Aylesbury and provides education for children and young people with autism and severe learning disabilities.”

The school caters for children and young people with complex behavioural needs, autism, epilepsy, sensory impairment, developmental delay and associated syndromes.

“In addition to these, the school caters for children and young people with: - Complex behavioural needs - Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Epilepsy - Sensory Impairment - Developmental Delay - Syndromes associated with the above”

Catherine Clifford is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead - Catherine Clifford”

MacIntyre states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare.

“MacIntyre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

The provision is intended for children and young people who require small class groups.

“- Small class groups”

Each residential home accommodates no more than five young people.

“Each home accommodates up to five young people whose bedrooms are decorated and equipped to their individual tastes.”

Outdoor learning is one of the school's key curricular areas.

“- My Outdoor Learning”

Activities based on individual interests are treated as a core part of the curriculum rather than optional extras.

“Our curriculum is crafted to provide meaningful experiences and fresh opportunities, with activities tailored to individual interests forming a crucial part of the core offering, not just as "extra" curricular.”

The school believes every child has limitless potential and can achieve beyond expectations.

“At MacIntyre School we believe that potential is limitless and that every child can and will ‘Achieve Above and Beyond’.”

High-quality relationships, respect, and dignity are central to the school's education and care.

“High quality relationships and Great Interactions™ are at the core of everything that we do. Through all our practice we treat young people with respect and dignity, offering high quality education and care in order to ‘Achieve Above and Beyond’ expectations.”

Provides bespoke community-based post-16 education for young people aged 16–25 with an EHCP.

“MacIntyre No Limits™ offers bespoke, community-based education packages to young people aged 16-25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).”

No Limits Direct provides an alternative post-16 education programme outside school or college, tailored to each young person through EOTAS.

“No Limits Direct offers an alternative to school or college for young people who need something different.”

Referrals are expected to have an EHCP or Statement of Special Educational Needs identifying severe learning disabilities.

“We look for our referrals to have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or a Statement of Special Educational Needs stating they have Severe Learning Disabilities.”

Initial referral enquiries should be sent to the named Transition Facilitator.

“Please message our Transition Facilitator, Francesca Watkin with an initial enquiry.”

Curricular areas concentrate on functional skills intended to prepare learners for their future destinations.

“All key curricular areas focus on highly functional skills that our learners will take with them to their future destinations.”

Students may attend college full-time or divide their programme between classes and the local community.

“Some students might join in with college full-time, while others might split their time between class and their local community.”

MacIntyre School is rated Good overall, with Outstanding for Personal Development.

“MacIntyre School is rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' for Personal Development.”