Our Vision

Portfield School provides specialist autism education, with the aim of empowering each and every student to achieve their full potential. Our focus is on equipping our learners with the necessary skills for every stage of their lives. We believe in exploring the potential of each student and tailoring their curriculum to meet their individual needs and stage of learning. This includes academic, social, physical, moral, and spiritual aspects.

Our Mission

Raising aspirations for every student. Providing a broad, balanced, relevant and flexible curriculum. Teaching in a way that motivates, engages and inspires a love of learning. Offering learning beyond the school walls. Endeavoring to discover innovative approaches that enable students to access every opportunity. Working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to secure the best support for each student.

Our Values

We believe that every student can achieve success. Our diverse community is built on the values we share – Resilience, Partnership, Courage, Care and Curiosity. We embrace and celebrate the differences among us, recognising them as the individual gifts that make each person truly unique.

Our Values

We believe that every student can achieve success. Our diverse community is built on the values we share – Resilience, Partnership, Courage, Care and Curiosity. We embrace and celebrate the differences among us, recognising them as the individual gifts that make each person truly unique.

Resilience

Throughout their school journey, students learn important skills such as effective communication, collaboration with others, emotional literacy, building and maintaining healthy relationships, and fostering independence.

Partnership

Our dedicated team delivers a therapeutic and student-centered curriculum that places emphasis on communication and social development.

Courage

Our ultimate goal is to equip every student with the ability to make choices and embrace change in their own lives. We strive to remove barriers, create a safe environment, and encourage students to take risks so that they can truly thrive.

Care

We prioritise the mental health and well-being of our learners, providing them with opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities that boost their self-esteem, confidence, and ability to self-regulate.

Curiosity

At Portfield School, we foster an inclusive school community that celebrates diversity. We value the unique strengths of each student, preparing them for life after school and to become valued and positive contributors to the wider society.

"Working together to create unlimited possibilities to the students and young adults we support"
"Working together to create unlimited possibilities to the students and young adults we support"

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Young autistic actor is aiming for the West End

A young student at Portfield School has advanced a step closer to his ambition of becoming an actor, by securing a full-time college drama place. Fenton...

TK
Taheera Khan

On: 21/07/23 3 minutes

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21 July 2023 We were thrilled to host young autistic students from France last month, and we now hope to collaborate on an exciting new exchange...

TK
Taheera Khan

On: 19/09/23 3 minutes

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TK
Taheera Khan

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TK
Taheera Khan

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TK
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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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