Providing extra help for those who need it

In an all ability school, some of our students have special educational needs. These needs are identified when children transfer from primary school. Early in Year 8, some testing in English and Maths may indicate other individual students who require help. This help can take many forms;

· in-class support,

· working in small groups,

· extra classes in English.

Students with a Statement of Special Education

On admission, students with a statement of Special Educational Needs are placed in a special unit for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, where specialist teachers teach them in small groups. In some subjects they are also integrated into mainstream classes and support is given by a team teaching approach.