Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Pupils who have support needs either because they have gifts and talents which require support for extension beyond the curriculum 0R those who have a diagnosed learning problem such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or need help with handwriting and spelling, are referred to the Learning Enhancement Centre.

Provision

Identification/testing
Extension opportunities:

- Future Problem Solving www.fpspi.org/

- National & International learning opportunities

- UK Young Gifted & Talented programme

- Advice for parents of gifted pupils

Drop-in facility for all pupils 4 sessions weekly (lunch or after school)
Specific lunchtime support sessions for identified pupils:

- Workshops in areas such as: ‘Writing Organisation’, ‘Reading Between the Lines’ and Maths topics

- Sixth form volunteers assist a member of staff deliver this service

- Staff are regularly given updates of those attending

Testing for Access Arrangements for exams
Advice for parents of pupils with learning difficulties.

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