Find a school with specialist support for autism

Most autistic children receive the support they need in mainstream schools.  

Some children may need more support to access mainstream classes. They may benefit from being able to spend some of their day in a smaller environment called local authority resource provisions (LARPs). 

The LARPs in Royal Greenwich are: 

• Alderwood ASD LARP – for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Boxgrove School ASD LARP – for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Discovery School ASD LARP – for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Foxfield School ASD LARP – for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Millennium School ASD LARP – for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Halley Academy ASD LARP – for children aged 11 to 16 years
• The John Roan ASD LARP – for children aged 11 to 16 years
• Thomas Tallis ASD LARP – for children aged 11 to 16 years
• Woolwich Poly boys ASD LARP – for children aged 11 to 16 years 

Some children need specialist teaching and support all day. The special schools in Royal Greenwich are: 

• Willow Dene School (primary and secondary)
• Charlton Park Academy (secondary)
• King's Park Campus, Newhaven School (secondary)
• The Nook at Waterside School (for Year 5 and Year 6) 

Each school has different criteria for admissions. Find out about the admissions criteria and choose a school if your child has SEND

Find out how to get support with autism at a mainstream school

If your child is reaching 16 years old, you can find SEND education opportunities after 16.