LEARNING SUPPORT- ADDITIONAL NEEDS
There may be times in your school life when you or your teachers feel that you need some extra support. There are different groups of people in school who can provide that support.
We want to make sure that your individual abilities are recognised and that you can achieve your potential at school. We make sure that staff understand your needs and abilities and are aware of them when teaching you.
SEN (Special Educational Needs)
There will be lots of help both in and out of class to make sure your needs are fully met. You may be involved in reading groups or may benefit from extra staff to work with you to help you out when needed. We keep a constant check on your progress to make sure that help is given as quickly as possible. We recognise that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time.
Who should I talk to if I want more information?
Mr D Wright – Assistant Headteacher/Additional Needs
EMA (Ethnic Minority Achievement)
If English is not your first language then we can provide support to make sure you achieve your potential in school. This is usually support in class. We also help with extra reading and literacy groups and do other activities like a lunchtime club during Ramadan.
Who should I talk to if I want more information?
Mrs K Tunstall – EMA Co-ordinator
GIFTED AND TALENTED
Are you gifted, are you talented in a particular area? Your teachers will recognise your special gifts and talents and will make sure lessons will bring out the best in you. You may also be involved in some extra activities or outings especially for the gifted and talented group.
Who should I talk to if I want more information?
Mr A Maccabe – Assistant Curriculum Leaders Additional Needs
LEARNING SUPPORT
The Inclusion Department is part of the Learning Support Unit. There are two separate areas: Turnaround and Isolation.
The Turnaround room caters for students on a full-time or part-time basis. Students who benefit from time in Turnaround could be returning from long-term illness or could have major problems in mainstream lessons and need time in a calmer, small-group situation. Some students who cannot access the full curriculum are provided with alternative courses which they study whilst in Turnaround.
The Isolation Unit admits students whose behaviour is unacceptable and would have resulted in a fixed-term exclusion. Students stay in isolation until their parents come in to discuss their behaviour.
Who should I talk to if I want more information?
Mrs G Sweasey – Assistant Headteacher
Mrs C Blackford – Assistant Headteacher
Mrs M Smith – Turnaround Manager/Behaviour Support
LEARNING MENTORS
We have Learning Mentors in school to help students if they are going through a difficult time – either at home or at school. A Mentor can help break the barriers to learning. Mentors listen to you and help you to solve your problems. They can also get help for you from other services outside school.
Westborough’s Learning Mentors also work with students on the COPE course and contribute in many ways to the life of the school – both during the school day and in extra curricular activities.
Who should I talk to if I want more information?
Year 7 – Miss Walkerley
Year 8 – Mrs Carden
Year 9 – Mr Mallinson
Year 10 – Mrs Leaney
Year 11 – Mr Shafi
