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:
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.