Laleham Gap school in Kent lacks the clattering corridors and ringing bells found in most UK schools. Headteacher Les Milton says this is because his pupils, who have autism and communication needs, are acutely sensitive to noise, touch and light.
“The building has sound-absorbing materials and wide corridors, no bells and specific lighting. Most schools are not autism-friendly in this way,” said Milton, who has seen a rapid rise in demand for places at Laleham Gap since it opened in…
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