Learning Support

The Role of Learning Support

The role of the Learning Support Department is to help the school to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils.

To work with staff in the task of meeting individual educational needs

To give targeted support for any specific difficulties

To give pupils personal attention; to help them become well integrated into school and to acquire the self esteem and the study skills to reach their potential

To create a partnership between parents, mainstream and learning support staff, outside professionals and the pupil in order that success can be achieved.

Accommodation and Resources

The Learning Support Department consists of a large classroom and office space located on the first floor of the main school building. It is equipped with computers connected to the school network and an interactive whiteboard.

There are sixteen staff in the department including the Learning Support and Special Educational Needs Coordinator, two specialist teachers, one Higher Level Teaching Assistant, thirteen full and part-time teaching assistants and one curriculum support assistant

Please use the links on the left for more information on the department.