Pupil Support
Each
individual pupil has his or her own learning needs. The staff of
the Academy recognise the importance of supporting each pupil in their
learning and work in close cooperation with our Pupil Support team.
Assistance is provided in a variety of ways. For example, a
teacher from the team may share a class with a subject teacher.
Both teachers will be there to help any pupil who needs support.
If required, additional support is available on an individual basis or
within a small group setting to help pupils with any area of the
curriculum that is causing them difficulty. Equally, pupils who find
work too easy can be challenged by work in other areas.
To
support each pupil, members of the Pupil Support team liaise with their
Primary School before they transfer to the Academy and work with
subject teachers to ensure that classwork will be suitable for
them. It is not a 'fresh page' start for youngsters transferring
from primary school. Courses are designed to build upon the work
already undertaken at primary school.
The needs of less able pupils require particular consideration and Pupil Support staff can assist these pupils.
The policy of the Education Committee for the provision for pupils with learning difficulties is:-
1. Children with mild, moderate learning difficulties should be integrated into mainstream schools with appropriate support.
2. Children with a significant physical handicap should, where possible, be educated in the mainstream school.
3.
Learning Centres for children with significant recorded needs should be
set up in appropriate mainstream schools if deemed necessary.
4.Children
with identified Additional Support Needs should be regarded as children
with learning difficulties irrespective of whether their needs are
subject to a Coordinated Support Plan or not. Similarly, all teachers
working full-time with children with identified needs should be
regarded as teachers of children with learning difficulties.
The needs of the individual child are the prime consideration in the implementation of this policy.
Langholm Academy has developed its own policy for Pupil Support within the framework of Education Department Policy.
Should
you have any concerns about your child's progress or think that your
child has any problems with his/her learning you may contact Mrs Mann,
Principal Teacher of Pupil Support. The matter may then be discussed
with class teachers and Pupil Support staff. Our staff will do
everything to address your concerns but in the event that the solution
lies outwith the school, then you will be referred to the appropriate
member of the Education Authority's support staff.