A special school for kids and teenagers with autism, in Meopham, has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.
Over 80 pupils aged five to 19, some of whom have multiple learning disabilities, study at the independent, boarding Helen Allison School.
On their most recent visit to the school, in December, Ofsted inspectors praised the relationship between staff and kids, and the pupils' flourishing social, communication and behavioural skills.
Principal Susan Conway said: "We're delighted that Ofsted has recognised the school’s residential provision as 'outstanding'.
"It's testament to the hard work our staff put in each day to make sure that the children and young people in our care have the best education, the best opportunities and the best start in life.
Andrew Hill, 18
"We're particularly pleased that our work supporting parents and raising awareness of autism in the community has been recognised.
"We're hoping to expand the number of support groups and information days we offer so we can become a local hub of autism expertise.
"Autism can have a profound impact on an individual and their family, but we see every day how the right help and support can help every student to fulfill their potential."
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The school runs an autism support group for parents and carers every Friday in term time from 10am-11.30am at 12, Overcliffe, Gravesend. Email Cathy Riggs on: cathy.riggs@nas.org.uk for more information.
More than one per cent of people are on the autism spectrum, including an estimated 150,000 school kids.
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