Extended Programme · 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

More time to reinforce learning and practise independence.

The Extended Programme includes the full School Programme and continues into the early afternoon, giving learners more opportunities to use skills within natural routines—not simply complete more worksheets.

A learner practising independence during a school meal routine

After the core day

A lighter, more practical learning rhythm

  • Lunch and personal belongings
  • Task completion or concept reinforcement
  • Social communication and turn-taking
  • Art, music, movement or projects
  • Self-care and functional routines
  • Structured rest, transitions and collection preparation

Programme flow

From core learning to early-afternoon practice

  1. 01

    8:30 AM–1:00 PM

    Core School Programme: academics, IEP, communication, social and functional learning.

  2. 02

    Around 1:00 PM

    Transition, lunch and personal routines.

  3. 03

    Early afternoon

    Reinforcement, projects, movement, communication practice or daily living skills.

  4. 04

    Before 3:00 PM

    Tidying, routine review and preparation for collection.

Practice with purpose

Skills make more sense in real contexts

Communication

Request food, help, a choice or a break within a real routine.

Social participation

Use turn-taking, shared attention and flexible thinking during group activities.

Executive skills

Sequence a task, manage belongings and complete a routine.

Independence

Practise eating, tidying and self-care with an appropriate level of support.

Your next step

Would the additional time be useful for your child?

Admissions can help you consider the potential benefit, stamina and programme commitment.

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