Grant-in-aid School

Integrated academic instruction, therapy, and life-skills education for children with intellectual disabilities.

Overview

The Grant-in-Aid School at Spandan focuses on providing structured academic instruction combined with integrated therapies and life-skills training for children with intellectual disabilities. The programme is designed to support holistic development, enabling children to participate meaningfully in family, school, and community life.

Intellectual Disability (ID) refers to significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills. It is generally identified by an IQ score of 70–75 or below and is classified as mild, moderate, severe, or profound based on functional abilities and learning needs.

Who It is for?

The Grant-in-Aid School is designed for:

Children aged 8–16 years
Children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities across varying levels of severity
Students who benefit from structured academics combined with life-skills and therapeutic support

Objectives

✦ Equip children with essential life skills for meaningful and independent living

✦ Support academic learning based on individual abilities

✦ Promote social inclusion and emotional well-being

✦ Enhance communication, motor, and adaptive skills

✦ Prepare students for greater independence within family and society

Programmes/Services

✦ Academic instruction integrated with therapeutic interventions

✦ Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s abilities

✦ Biannual reviews to monitor progress and guide class transitions

✦ Pre-vocational training to prepare students for future skill development

Therapies & Methodologies

Individualized, ability-based teaching methods
Structured learning environments aligned with developmental levels
Regular assessment and progress tracking through IEPs
Interdisciplinary collaboration between educators and therapists

Facilities & Resources

Students are grouped based on functional ability and learning progress into the following sections:

Play Centre
Trainable – 2
Trainable – 1
Educable – 3
Educable – 2
Educable – 1
Pre-Vocational Training

Family/Parent Support

Regular communication regarding student progress
Guidance for families to reinforce learning and life skills at home
Collaborative decision-making during IEP reviews and transitions

Benefits & Outcomes

Improved motor and communication skills
Enhanced cognitive development and understanding of surroundings
Better self-care and participation in family and domestic activities
Increased creativity, confidence, and self-expression
Greater readiness for independent and socially inclusive living

Hello

So far, 8 children from Spandan School have been successfully integrated into regular schools. To ensure a smooth transition:

• Spandan provides hand-holding support to the new school and teachers for 3-4 months.

• This support helps the child adjust comfortably to the new environment and teaching methods. Spandan School has also established tie-ups with government and private schools, creating a supportive pathway for inclusion, making the transition easier for both children and parents.