The school operates within the framework of the revised special Needs Code of Practice and pupil support services consists of the following sections:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Support)
- SEBS (Social Emotional Behaviour Support)
- LSU (Learning Support Unit)
- Family support
Pupil Support Services is staffed by specially trained teachers in literacy, numeracy and SEBS for those pupils who need:
- support in lessons from a support teacher, teaching assistant or learning mentor
- to be withdrawn from lessons for intensive support
- examination concessions such as extra time or a reader to reach their potential at SATs or GCSE level
- small group support to develop, for example, speech and language or self-esteem
The Learning Support Unit is run by highly experienced staff who help provide support for pupils who are at risk of not completing their education at The Archbishop Lanfranc due to social/emotional/behavioural needs in years 7-9.
The principle aims of the EMAS section are to:
- encourage minority ethnic pupils to reach their full potential and develop a positive attitude towards learning and academic success
- provide support to make the curriculum more accessible and appropriate for pupils with English as an additional language (EAL) and underachieving minority ethnic pupils
- work with parents through family learning initiatives in order to give them strategies to provide learning support for their children
- promote minority cultures through the teaching of community languages as well as other initiatives
- help pupils who have recently arrived in the UK to understand the school system, settle in, make friends and provide additional support for those who have experienced bereavement and/or other traumatic events
Our pupils are well supported by an increasing number of outside agencies and professionals, many of whom can provide support and advice on site.
Members of the department are always happy to talk to pupils and/or their parents about progress made at school. All pupils with Special Educational Needs are placed on the SEN Register. Regular meetings take place for pupils on the SEN register to review progress and agree targets for further improvement included in their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
A copy of the school’s SEN policy is available on request.