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 Learning Support teaching assistants work closely with the students identified as
having special or additional educational needs and are keyworkers for identified
students with a Statement of SEN or supported at Action Plus of the SEN Code of
Practice. Teaching Assistants provide both in-class support and individual help
outside of the class.
Each teaching assistant will have identified responsibilities
for specific students. They also provide support to any child in the class who needs
help. They work to:
- foster the participation of all students in the social and
academic activities of school
- promote the independence of all students with whom
they work
- help raise the standards of achievement for vulnerable students and
those with special educational needs
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  When necessary the support provided by the school can be supplemented by the involvement
of a wide range of external agencies including the following:
- Learning Support Service
- Behavioural Support Service
- Educational Psychologist
- Specialist Teaching Services
for students with a sensory or physical disability
- Educational Social Worker
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NHS Trust
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Community Education Service
North Yorkshire County Council - SEN Support Services
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Support strategies for enhancing literacy and numeracy skills are delivered in three
main ways;
- intervention which takes the form of small group work for a 6-10 week
period where students are withdrawn from lessons for short periods
- use of ICT
workshops
- support from a ‘Buddy’ — a trained year 11 student mentor
Programmes
of study are developed by Learning Support teachers and Individual Education Plans
are drawn up.
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The policy for parental liaison in general, reflects that of the school policy.
The central principle is that the education of students is a collaborative activity
involving both teachers, parents and students. Parents know a great deal about their
children and are an invaluable source of information and insights. They possess
knowledge about particular strengths and weaknesses, skills, sources of anxieties,
preferences and aspirations.
Members of the Learning Support team welcome regular
contact and meetings with parents of students with special educational or additional
educational needs and believe that this liaison can enhance the progress of the
students significantly.
Review meetings are offered on a regular basis for all students
with a statement and also for those at School Action Plus.
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