Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Learning Enhancement

Learning Enhancement

Pupils who have support needs either because they have gifts and talents which require support for extension beyond the curriculum OR 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.

To view our Gifted & Talented brochure click here

Provision:

Identification/testing
Extension opportunities

- Future Problem Solving www.fpspi.org/

- Notification of National & International learning opportunities

- Nomination for the 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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‘Don't be afraid to fall in love with something
and pursue it with intensity.

Know, understand, take pride in, practice, develop, exploit
and enjoy your greatest strengths.’

(From Manifesto for Children , Paul Torrance)

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