Forest School is a great environment for students to connect with nature. Outdoor learning in nature offers a range of sensory benefits and can help to promote wellbeing for many students.
We are proud to be a Duke of Edinburgh provider, and our Sixth Form students are given the opportunity to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Artist in Residence
Our students can experience art in a practical and hands on format, using different materials whilst working in small groups with a professional artist.
The Artist in Residence promotes collaboration, communication and social interactions by working with students to create a shared piece of artwork that is then displayed within the school. Students are supported by the Artist in Residence to develop their contextual interpretation, and visual communication skills through their chosen medium. Our students work across a variety of mediums including sculpture, charcoal, watercolours and printmaking.
Students who show an aptitude for art and a desire to develop their specific art-based skills are supported to engage in one-to-one sessions so that more formal tuition can occur.
At Portfield School we are committed to developing the creativity of our students, providing varied opportunities for expression and developing collaborative work.
Musician in Residence
Our students can experience music in an experiential format, enabling creativity and small group or one-to-one sessions with a professional musician.
For our students this means that they have the option to participate in 30-minute sessions either in a small class group, small group of their peers or individually to experience playing different instruments and creating music. The students use a variety of mediums – including electronic – to create musical compositions and to express themselves through sound; often creating tone poems.
Students who show an aptitude for music and a desire to learn a musical instrument are supported to engage in one-to-one peripatetic instrumental lessons. Currently, the range of lessons available include the accordion, double bass, violin, guitar and piano.
The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse provides an peaceful space for yoga and dance and movement psychotherapy.
Autism Unlimited is registered in England & Wales under charity number 1000792 at Charity Hub, Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP. A company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales 02506982
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