SUPPORT FOR LEARNING

FACULTY INTRODUCTION

The SFL department provide support to pupils with barriers to learning in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, in accordance with the 2004 ‘Additional Support for Learning’ Act.
Pupils receive support across the entire curriculum, with assistance integrated into both classroom learning as well as independent tutorials. We aim to ensure pupils become successful learners, effective contributors, responsible citizens and confident individuals.

TEACHING STAFF

Mrs Scott	Mr Davenport	Mrs Hislop
Curriculum Leader	Support for Learning Teacher	Support for Learning Teacher

PUPIL SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

Mrs Berry	Ms Cahill	Mrs Ivinson	Mr Hodkin
Mrs Baird	Mrs McKeever	Mrs Wootton	Mr Swan

The Role of SFL

Teaching – direct and cooperative
Assessment
Consultation
Staff Development
Collaborative Working – Getting it Right

Who Do We Support?

Pupils of all ages with additional support needs in the areas of:

Communication and Interaction
Cognition and Learning
Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development
Sensory and Physical

What Do We Offer?

In-class support across the entire curriculum
Early Morning Skills Group
Extract groups focusing on developing reading accuracy, comprehension, spelling, touch typing, auditory processing, organisational skills, visual memory skills, motor and social skills.
Consequence Management Programs
Individual Programmes of Work
Assess for Dyslexia and/or other specific learning difficulties
Monitoring of Pupils Progress/Academic Development
Homework/Revision Support
Access to word processors and IT Support (both in class and assessments)
Liaison to Partnership Services
ASDAN life skills course
Motor Skills Groups
P7/ S1 Transition Groups
Pupil Support Groups
Applications to SQA for Assessment Arrangements
Paired Reading Programmes
Early Mornings Skills Groups

Paired Reading Programme

The highly successful paired reading program takes place in the school library between October and April. This is a fantastic program that supports S1 reluctant readers or pupils who need support with reading. The program takes place on Tuesday and Thursday between 8.25 – 8.50am, and gives pupils an opportunity to enjoy reading and develop their literacy skills. Please get in touch for more information.

Who Do We Work With?

Partnership and External Services Include:

Aspire
ADHD team
Active Schools Inclusion
Associated Primary Schools
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Colleges
English Additional Language
Education Welfare Officer
Hospital Outreach (HOTS)
ICT ASL
Looked After Children
Occupational Therapists
Parents/ Carers
Physiotherapists
Police
Physiological Services
Neighbourhood Pupil Support Co-ordinator
School Nurse
Skills Development Scotland (Careers)
Social Services
Speech and Language Therapists
Sports Co-ordinator
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

Visiting Teachers Support Services (VTSS), Including services for:

Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment
Social Communication
Challenging Behaviour

Resources for Parents & Pupils

Family Support Documents:

In response to requests from parents at the Family Support Group, the SfL department has produced several power point presentations to help parents support their children. The following links will navigate to the relevant RHS webpage:

Organisational Skills
Study Support
Study Guide for Pupils
Supporting Inclusion Reading
Supporting Inclusion Listening and Talking
Supporting Inclusion Writing

Enquire:

Following the 2009 amendments to the Additional Support for Learning Act, there are a number of important changes to the rights of parents of children with Additional Support Needs. More information can be found on the Enquire website or by calling them on 0845 123 2303.

There, you can find information and literature on: