Specialist Support for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties
We have a team of four specialist teachers who are experienced in teaching pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders, Memory and Processing weaknesses. We offer structured, cumulative, multisensory Dyslexia programmes alongside targeted Reading, Writing and Maths support, help with study skills and revision and tutoring in Touch Typing and Assistive Technologies. In addition, we support children to boost their memory, organisation, fine motor skills and handwriting.
Once a need has been identified and usually following an internal assessment, lessons are designed and delivered individually to a bespoke plan. There is regular liaison with the form and subject teachers and regular feedback is given to parents.
Although elements of assessment and review are built into each session, a more formal review of the intervention and progress is made each term at a minimum. Parents have the opportunity to meet with the Learning Support teacher and/or Head of LSU at Parents Evenings and on request. Boarding parents often choose a video call or arrange a meeting before Exeat or Half Term/end of Term.
If concerns about a child’s progress persist, we have links with local Educational Psychologists, who can visit the school to carry out a full assessment and make recommendations for targeted support and intervention.