MissThe Learning Support Department consists of a team of six specialist teachers and thirty Teaching Assistants, led by the Teaching Assistant Team Leader, who work with students who have a variety of Special Educational Needs. Students’ needs are addressed in two ways.   Students may be withdrawn to work in the Department in small groups with the lessons being designed to meet students’ individual needs.  Teaching Assistants trained to work with SEN students, provide support in the classroom helping them to access the curriculum successfully and develop further confidence as learners.   A small number of Teaching Assistants work with the Vocational Groups in KS 4, three work solely in the Hearing Impaired Unit, two who are linked to a specific year group work closely with the Year Co-ordinator and a small number work in Spectrum.

The Learning Support Department, which is situated on the first floor, has a suite of rooms and is well resourced with computers and Interactive Whiteboards.  For many students, the Learning Support Department provides a safe and secure environment where students’ social, emotional and learning difficulties are addressed and achievements are recognised. Every child really does matter as the Learning Support staff offer an all-round, encompassing approach where the welfare, the emotional well being of the student is as important as the academic support given. Some Students may follow a personalised timetable with various interventions in place.
The Learning Support Department, which is situated on the first floor, has a suite of rooms and is well resourced with computers and Interactive Whiteboards.

Key Stage 3

Our aim is to develop the student’s literacy, numeracy, speech, language and communication skills, ICT and social skills so that they become confident, independent learners and achieve their potential at Sedgehill School.  We have high expectations for work. behaviour and mutual respect, whilst encouraging the students to enjoy learning and achieving. Students are assessed on entry and grouped according to their needs.  There are groups for students with – Specific Learning Difficulties –Dyslexia, Moderate Learning
Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication, Literacy and Numeracy.  Programmes are planned carefully to address the student’s individual needs. ICT plays an important role in our teaching programmes

Key Stage 4

Option Support is offered to help students in Years 10 & 11 with the increased workload demanded by the GCSEs they are studying.  They are given advice and guidance on their homework and coursework assignments and an important focus is placed on learning and revision skills.  Students may follow a Vocational course, working in a smaller group with in class support.  Designated Teaching Assistants work closely with the Vocational Department to support students with their COPE coursework.

Enrichment and Enhancement Activities

Lunch time clubs take place on Mondays to Fridays, when students are encouraged to take part in various games, crafts and construction activities to develop their literacy and social skills further. Homework support is also available

As incentives for good behaviour and learning we offer trips after school and one or two weekends away each academic year.  These are always in great demand and enjoyed by all.

Learning Support Department 
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Ms Bev Morgan               AHT / Inclusion Leader
Mrs Mary Masters            SENCO –Subject Leader
Ms Sara Elmquist            2 i/c .8 (Monday-Thursday)
Mrs Lucy Spencer            2i/c
Ms Prab Hoogan             Full Time
Mrs Annie Conway           Full Time
Ms Lee Foreman             .8   Monday - Thursday (Maths)
Mrs Barbara Greensmith   .6   Tuesday - Thursday

Teaching Assistants - Full Time

Lisa Wilson                   Teaching Assistant Team Leader

Ms Evette Briscoe
Ms Jacqueline Davenport
Ms Kate Delmar
Ms Rachael Glean-Andrew
Mrs Jo Kelly
Ms Danielle Larmond
Mrs Janette Lincoln
Miss Zoe Shoebridge
Ms Debbie-Ann Smith           
Miss Sharon Tether
Miss Makeda Trew
Part Time

Mrs Jo Baker               
Ms Kate Grimaldi         
Ms Karen Thomas            
Mrs Ann Williams            
Ms Magda Bentil                                         

Vocational

Mrs Falguni Desai                                          
Ms Jackie Grantham                                      
Ms Amy Wilcox                                             
Miss Tracy Wilfort                                         

Pastoral

Ms Dawn DeRosa                Year 7
Mrs Julie Hawkes-Rossi        Year 10 & Y11
Ms Lois Lucambe                Year 8
Ms Lisa Waterman              Year 9

HIU

Miss Roberta Collier
Ms Hayley Nankivell
Mrs Carol Redfern

Science

Mrs Susan Bagshaw            HLTA Science Specialism