Learning Support

"The Learning support programme is comprehensive and provides outstandingly well for those with particular learning needs".

ISI Inspection 2007

Pupils with a diverse range of skills and abilities are taught at The Leys. Our selection process in Years 7-11 is designed to identify pupils who can succeed in a comprehensive range of GCSE subjects. Sixth Form selection expects pupils to have achieved a minimum of 5 grade Bs at GCSE (or equivalent) to be considered for entry. Within this ability range, our aim is to enable pupils to achieve their best in every aspect of school life.

Where the natural abilities of pupils are impeded by specific learning difficulties, our dedicated group of learning support specialists provides support and guidance. This is given on a one-to-one basis and is organised during private study so that pupils are not withdrawn from timetabled lessons.

The learning support team is a committed group which takes great pleasure in watching pupils progress and flourish during their time at The Leys. Further details can be found in the Current Information Book.

Staff

Gaynor Lester BA, MA, Dip SpLD, AMBDA: Head of Department
Penny Jessop BEd, DipSpLD
Jane Fordham BA, DipSpLD, Ad Dip, MEd