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Theory of Change

Empowering Futures

At The Sycamore School, our Theory of Change is a compass guiding us toward a future where autistic young people not only access but thrive in a meaningful, co-created, education and support program. We believe that by providing this foundation, we can significantly enhance academic, social, and emotional achievements, setting the stage for improved post school outcomes.

Key Pillars of Transformation

  • Increase Participation in Education

    Personalised Planning and Family Engagement:
We prioritise personalised planning and foster family engagement to ensure learning, instruction, and support are tailored to each young person’s unique needs.

     

    Inclusive School Culture: Our school culture is designed to cultivate a positive sense of belonging, fostering connectedness and acceptance among our young people.

  • Improved Mental Health

    Nurturing Social-Emotional Growth: Through behaviour development practices we nurture social-emotional growth, prioritising the mental well-being of each of our young people.

  • Increase Education Attainment

    Accessible Curriculum Delivery: Our teaching and learning practices focus on delivering   an accessible curriculum, removing barriers to education.

     

    Autism-Friendly Learning Environment: We implement instructional strategies that create an autism-friendly learning environment, providing an opportunity for every young person to thrive.

     

    Continuous Professional Development: To maintain staff self-efficacy, we invest in continuous professional development and staff support, fostering a knowledgeable and empathetic community.

  • Improved Employment Transitions

    Career Development Practices: We implement career development practices that empower young people, building their capacity for a successful transition to the next phase of their learning journey.

A Journey of Empowerment

Join us in this transformative journey at The Sycamore School, where we are committed to breaking barriers, fostering growth, and empowering every autistic young person to embrace their future and find their strength.

The Sycamore School acknowledges that there are different ways in which the community talks about autism – some use identity first or autism affirming language, ‘Autistic person’ and some use person first language, ‘person with autism’.  Here at The Sycamore School we believe that our young people should be celebrated for their strengths, that they are valued and empowered to be proud of the unique capabilities’ autism brings to their life.  The Sycamore School is using autism affirming language.

 

We would like to acknowledge the Quandamooka people, Traditional Custodians of the land our School is on, and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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