Learning Support
In the Learning Support Department we aim to make reasonable adjustments and take relevant and purposeful measures to provide for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Each pupil is encouraged to fulfil his potential. Our aim is that all pupils on the Code of Practice experience balanced, inclusive, tailored educational provision. Nurture class provision extends from years 8 to 12 and allows pupils with SEN to access the curriculum effectively and make meaningful and measurable progress.
Staff Member
Duties
Mrs Best
Learning Support Coordinator (SENCo)
Key Stage 3 Nurture Teacher
Primary contact for all SEN queries.
Mrs McGorman
SLT responsible for Teaching & Learning
Key Stage 4 Nurture Teacher
Mr Hanna
Assistant Learning Support Coordinator
Key Stage 4 Nurture Teacher
Mr Hancock
Mr Donnan
Miss Forbes
Miss Cunningham
Mr Shearer
Miss Spicer
Miss Sykes
Mrs Robinson
Key Stage 3 & 4 Nurture class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Key Stage 3 Nurture Class Teacher
Peripatetic Support
Curriculum – GCSE
Access classes are also offered in years 11 and 12. This allows pupils to follow a specifically designed curriculum which gives them the best possible opportunity for success at GCSE. This support is wide ranging, within a small group setting with extra adult support in each group.
The subjects delivered in the Access classes at Key Stage 4 are:
Maths
English
Occupational Studies
ICT
Careers
XL
Pupils also benefit from a comprehensive Pastoral curriculum, Careers, RE and PE/Games.
Other Support available
Pupils are also provided with a variety of pastoral supports that ensure they fully experience and enjoy school life outside of the classroom. These include:
Connect Club
Friendship Groups
Breakfast Club
Break and Lunchtime Clubs
Newcomer Support
Safe Space provision
Transition programmes
The Hub Club with Pupil Support Team
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
Well-being Ambassadors
Skills
It is the aim of the Learning Support Department to ensure that we develop all the skills required to succeed at GCSE level and also to become successful lifelong learners. These skills include cross-curricular skills, thinking skills and personal capabilities, including problem-solving skills and critical thinking. We also aim to improve our pupils’ organisation, independence, resilience and self-confidence.
Outside Agencies
The Learning Support Department works closely with outside agencies to ensure that pupils have access to all the support they may require. These agencies include:
Educational Psychologist
Park Outreach Support
Post Primary Behaviour Support Provision (PPBSP)
