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One year on: Cambridge special autism school celebrates its first anniversary in state-of-the-art facilities

BySophie Baillie

Dec 18, 2022

The Cavendish School learning community and its supporters convened on 22 November to celebrate the one year anniversary of the school and the opening of its new building, which has increased access to specialist provision for families whose children’s needs cannot be catered for within the current state provision in the county.

Attendees were joined by special guests, in person, Sam Holness and Dean Beadle, and virtually, Chris Packham and Holly Smale; all of whom shared their experiences with autism, their journey to success and the importance of the school’s mission “enabling the self”.

Stephanie Smith, Head of School, said: “We are thrilled to be celebrating another milestone for the school. In the last year, we have seen the impact of providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space for our students to access their learning; they are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. We are looking forward to another exciting year ahead as we help our students achieve their academic and personal aspirations.”

To find out more about The Cavendish School, please visit: https://thecavendishschool.org.uk/

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