The Pod

The Pod is our Specialist Resource Base for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs / anxiety
or any combination.

It was opened for Key Stage 1 in September 2022. Since September 2023, it has grown to have two classrooms. We have one classrooms that focuses on an EYFS / key stage 1 curriculum and a second classroom with a focus across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Admissions

All admissions are managed by the Local Authority (Wandsworth Council) and not by the school.
Places are only available for children with an EHCP.  We are happy to arrange a tour for parents whose child fulfils this criteria. 

Provision

We offer a highly differentiated curriculum with access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, creative art and play therapy, and music therapy.

Children attend lessons both in The Pod as well as their mainstream class.  

Facilities

The Pod is a lovely space has the following facilities: 

* Classrooms

* Bespoke outdoor play and learning area

* Therapy

* Sensory Room

Staff

The Pod has a high staff to pupil ratio, and our team are: 

• Mr Parkinson - Teacher, Co-Head of Base
• Ms Dangerfield – Teacher, Co-Head of Base
• Learning Support Assistants - Miss McIlroy,  Miss Clarke and Miss Alderman

We also have part-time external support from speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, play therapy and educational psychology services. 

Contact

Please contact Mrs Dangerfield / Mr Parkinson via the School Office:

Email: swaffield@swaffield.wandsworth.sch.uk or by phone on:0 20 8874 2825