Specialist Support

We have an extensive team of qualified teachers, a number of whom have post graduate qualifications in Special Education Needs, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Dyslexia. They are supported by Learning Support Assistants.

We currently have one Speech and Language Therapist to every ten students. Our Speech and Language Therapist have a group of students assigned to them. They work closely with Teachers and Key Care Workers and are responsible for assessing and preparing a targeted intervention plan. This includes one to one, paired and group sessions as appropriate for student needs, as well as class support for particular subjects. Our Life Skills programme is also managed by the Speech and Language Therapy Department.

We provide Occupational Therapy to students with this in their Statement of Need or where specifically bought in by the placing authority. Our Occupational Therapists work with Students’ Tutor Teams and Key Care Workers so that programmes are implemented throughout the school day and out of school time. Classroom support is given to either whole classes or individuals mostly during Physical Education and Art. In addition we can offer specialist interventions to address sensory processing, movement and behavioural issues. Occupational Therapy is an additional cost.