Our clinical psychology service within New Struan offers support to our pupils and their families. It looks not only at the child in isolation but rather in the context of relationships and patterns that exist within the service. As well as working closely with pupils and their families, Studio 3 also offers support to staff working within the school.
The Thistles in Stirling has announced that due to the success of the first Quiet Hour which took place in October, the initiative will now become a...
Deborah Henderson
Depute Head Teacher
Post graduate degree in Autism and BEd(Hons) in Primary Education. Deborah has over 16 years experience supporting and teaching young autistic people and has a background in leading practitioners to develop best autism practice including curriculum development.
November has been a significant month at the school with lots of our pupils turning one year older: Ross turned thirteen at the start of the month,...
Jackie Latto
Director of Autism Services
Jackie Latto
Director of Autism Services
Jackie was a social work commissioner in a large local authority before joining Scottish Autism as Director of Autism Services in 2006. As a social work manager for 25 years, she managed a range of services including learning disability, occupational health, emergency out of hours and domestic abuse.
Lesley has been with Scottish Autism for over 20 years with the majority of that time being spent in autism services. She also worked as a Learning and Development Partner for the organisation.
Callum MacKinnon
bOunceT - Trampoline Therapy
Callum MacKinnon
Rebound Therapy Instructor
Callum from bOunceT Innovative Occupational Therapy® delivers trampoline-based therapeutic play & meaningful movement sessions twice a week at our school. This activity is a form of exercise that focuses on using a trampoline to motivate pupils to participate in 1:1 or group activities that benefit their health and well-being.
The benefits of these sessions for pupils include improved fitness levels, social interaction, communication and promoting relaxation for sensory self-regulation.
Clare Hume
Drama Teacher
Clare Hume
Drama Teacher
Clare Hume from Raincoats and Slippers Theatre works with our pupils once a week, providing the opportunity for them to express themselves through drama. Clare's unique ability in incorporating performance, movement, sounds, smells, tastes, textures, and so much more means that everyone has the chance to engage.
