My child has difficulties with learning, literacy or numeracy

This can include:

• Reading and spelling.
• Learning new information and concepts.
• Working with numbers.
• Working memory.
• Concentration.
• Students may have conditions such as Specific Learning Difficulties, dyslexia, general learning difficulties, AD(H)D, Fragile X, Down Syndrome.
• Students may present with difficulties that do not have a specific title.

What does North Gosforth Academy offer?

All of our students have access to:

• Quality First teaching with appropriate differentiation (including best SEN practice).

• Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes.
• ICT is used to reduce barriers to learning where possible
• Access to homework support clubs
• Access to assessment for identification of significant needs.
• Dedicated and caring staff who value all students regardless of ability.

Support for students may include:

• Blocks of 1:1 small group lessons that focus on a range of needs such as literacy, comprehension and spelling in the Learning Centre.
• Where needed, help from an external agency (e.g. Educational Psychologist).
• Teaching Assistant support in some lessons.

Targeted individual support may include:

• On-going tailor made 1:1 tuition in the Learning Support Department, led by a suitably qualified member of staff
• Where needed, help from an external agency (e.g. Educational Psychologist).
• Termly testing for students with literacy difficulties to review and plan.
• External agency advice where needed.
• Exam Access Arrangements.
• Post 16 Transition support.