Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main role of the Learning Support Department?

The Learning Support Department exists to support the learning of all pupils within the school immaterial of their levels of ability and/or educational needs. We have specific resources to help with the development of literacy, numeracy, social and emotional development, curriculum access, personal hygiene and awareness; speech and language development etc.

How long will my child be in Learning Support?

There is no specified period of time for which a child will be placed in Learning Support. Movement into and out of the Learning Support classes will totally depend on the existence or absence of progress made by a child. There is considerable flexibility in movement between Learning Support and mainstream classes within Key Stage 3.

How will I be informed of my child’s progress?

Pupils with additional learning difficulties may be given a home-school communication book in addition to the general PLK or Pupil Learning Kit. This may be used on a daily basic to communicate issues of concern between home ands school. Children with statements of SEN have annual reviews in which educational provision and objectives are discussed and planned for Learning Support Assistants and encouraged to liaise with parents on a regular basis via the ‘Communication Book’.

What provision exists for physically disabled pupils?

Access to the new block is facilitated via a designated lift. All other areas of the school are accessible to wheelchair users other than the first floor of the main building. Where necessary, all lessons will be timetabled for ground floor access.

What varieties of SEN are catered for at Y Pant?

We cater for a very wide range of SEN including deaf, blind, physically disabled, ASD, dyslexia and dysphraxic.

What courses are available at Key Stage 4 for pupils with SEN?

All pupils with SEN have full access to the range of subjects offered within the school.

What happens to the children with SEN post 16?

The majority of children who leave school at 16 enter college where they will follow vocational/academic courses. Other alternatives include supported work placements and/or courses run via the Viva Project which is a registered charity for young people aged 11-25 who live in RCT.