Ysgol Bryn Derw

Ysgol Bryn Derw is a Local Education Authority maintained special day school located on Melfort Road, Newport, UK. It is the only dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) special school in the Gwent (EAS) region, serving children and young people aged 4 to 19 years with autism and associated learning difficulties. The school opened in September 2017 following refurbishment of the old Gaer Infant School building and has since expanded to accommodate approximately 96 pupils. The school offers a highly individualized curriculum designed to help pupils overcome learning obstacles and flourish into well-equipped adults. Facilities include independent living skills areas, a Rebound Therapy room, Soft Play and Sensory Rooms, Forest School areas, and bespoke classrooms. Therapeutic interventions include Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Rebound Therapy. The school is known for its warm, safe, and supportive environment that fosters calmness and happiness among pupils.