Sped school

Oh yes, a few of us in my mum circle have kids in SPED schools so happy to share what we've heard! It really depends on the school, Pathlight comes up a lot, and the general consensus is that the curriculum is quite well-tailored for kids with ASD, with a good focus on social skills and life skills alongside academics, which many mainstream schools just don't have the bandwidth for. My friend whose son is at Eden School said the programme is very structured around empowering the kids to be more independent, which she really appreciates. Some mums love the smaller class sizes and specialised support, though a few did mention it takes time for the kids to adjust to the expectations around self-discipline and independent learning. Also worth knowing, MOE is opening three more SPED schools by mid-2026, so if you're on a waitlist now, the situation should hopefully improve soon!