We are united in the belief that every child, regardless of academic or physical difficulties, has the right to take part in and enjoy every aspect of school life. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every student feels that they are able to learn so that school becomes a positive and happy experience. We aim to provide all Learning Support groups with a secure learning environment in which not only are individual needs addressed, but which also serves to encourage high self-esteem and self-confidence as we believe these to be essential to success in school.

The Curriculum

Based on information provided by screening tests, students are invited, if appropriate, to join our literacy booster classes in years 7, 8 and 9. In years 10 and 11, Support Option is offered which is a non GCSE course. This is primarily designed to help students cope with the demands of GCSE coursework, but it also ensures that attention can be given to individual needs. From September, we are also running The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (ASDAN) which is a GCSE equivalent. This will replace Vocational Studies currently being offered in Year 11.

Finally, we run a Life Skills course which is targeted at those students who would most benefit from it.

Staff