The centre is to be run by the school with staff receiving specialist training from the National Autistic Society (NAS). It is the second of four purpose-built centres that the NAS and Surrey County Council are opening within secondary schools in the area.
The idea is that students will spend the majority of their time in mainstream classes, with support from centre staff, but they will be able to retreat to the calm environment of the centre if ever they become overwhelmed.
The facilities include gym equipment, a kitchen area, ICT facilities and space to sit, relax or work.
The plans to open four centres across Surrey are being supported with funding from the Cullum Family Trust. Another centre opened at Salesian School in October and others are being developed at Hinchley Wood School and Howard of Effingham School.
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