The Cabin

Our Vision

At The Cabin, part of The Cam Academy Trust, we strive to be a centre of excellence for the education of autistic students across our schools, including Melbourn. Our goal is to provide outstanding facilities that foster independence and life skills while facilitating integration into mainstream education. We are dedicated to offering the necessary support to help students cope and thrive in their learning environment.

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe and nurturing environment, free from anxiety. Our space is designed to be both stimulating and challenging, allowing students to engage with their interests and reach their academic and social potential. We aim to create a sense of belonging and well-being, empowering our students to grow into adulthood with the same expectations as their peers and equipping them to face the challenges of 21st-century life. To achieve this, we offer support in mainstream lessons, small groups, or on an individual basis tailored to each student’s needs.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a broad and balanced education that enables students to fully develop their academic and social potential. We are committed to meeting individual needs, ensuring each student has the confidence and skills to realise their ambitions.

Our aims:

• To serve as a model of excellence for integration into mainstream education.
• To create a safe and welcoming environment that also presents challenges for personal growth.
• To promote social communication and the development of essential life skills.
• To utilise person-centred learning plans to deliver a broad, balanced, differentiated, and relevant education.
• To provide effective guidance with realistic yet challenging expectations, supported by clear goals and a consistent approach.
• To ensure that every student is valued as an individual and receives the support necessary to navigate their challenges.

Visit The Cabin website for more information: Welcome to The Cabins - The Cabin

Peter Allcock	Director of Cabins	pallcock@catrust.co.uk
Vinnie French	Communication Support Specialist in Charge	vfrench@melbournvc.org
Hannah Richardson	Communication Support Specialist	hrichardson@melbournvc.org
Leanne Deas	Communication Support Specialist	ideas@melbournvc.org
Megan Brindley-Richards	Communication Support Specialist	mbrindley-richards@melbournvc.org

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