Learning Support

Aims

The aim of the Learning Support Department is to “provide each of our students with the opportunity to fulfil their full potential in a caring and supportive environment, where high quality teaching and learning can take place ensuring success for all.”

SEN Policy Summary of Aims

To ensure full entitlement and access for SEN pupils to high quality education within a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, including access to the National Curriculum and public examinations, so that they can reach their full potential.
To educate pupils with Special Educational Needs, in whatever way possible, alongside their peers within the normal curriculum of the school, and to provide pastoral and learning opportunities beyond those offered to mainstream pupils, and meeting the individual needs of the SEN pupils.
To enhance self-esteem and to foster a joy in learning.
To support pupils in choosing and implementing a suitable, rewarding career, or further education opportunities when they leave the school.
To promote SEN as a whole school community issue by disseminating information and working in close partnership with senior management, pastoral, subject and welfare staff, by close contact with the school’s governing body, and by establishing strong working relationships with parents.
To ensure that SEN pupils feel secure and valued in knowing that their achievements are celebrated.
In order to achieve these aims the Department adopts a philosophy of full integration of SEN pupils into mainstream classes. However, where necessary, provision over and above that in place for mainstream pupils is available including Peer Reading, Literacy and Numeracy Intervention, In-Class Support (subject to funding) and Behaviour Management courses.

The overall aim of the Learning Support Department is to ensure that pupils with a specific need can access the mainstream curriculum.

To do this a number of specifically tailored interventions may be offered:

In-Class Support
Small group withdrawal in Literacy or Numeracy
Peer Reading Scheme
Use of ICT resources
Monday and Wednesday afternoon Study Support Club

Bolton Local Offer

Bolton Local Offer: Home – SEND Local Offer

Contacting Our Learning Support Team

If you are concerned about your child’s progress, we recommend contacting the SENDCo directly. They will be happy to support you and work towards resolving any issues raised. This may involve gathering additional information, seeking external advice, and engaging in further discussions with relevant agencies, if necessary.

SENDCo: Mrs Michelle Dickinson
E-mail: michelle.dickinson@stjames.tbft.uk
Telephone: 01204 333000