PERSONALISED LEARNING

At SWPS we believe that our fundamental purpose is to challenge our pupils intellectually and inspire them to become successful learners. We prepare our pupils for a life of learning and self-understanding. Confidence and flexibility in their approach to learning means our pupils can adapt to whatever the future holds for them.

The School recognises that high quality teaching, differentiated for individual pupils, is the first step to responding to students who have or may have SEND, such as Dyslexia, Attention Deficit or neurodiversity.

The Personalised Learning Department is able to cater for pupils with mild special educational needs and disabilities, and our qualified and experienced specialist teachers provide a range of provisions for our pupils.

Class teachers are the first people to offer support to the pupil in order for their potential to be achieved. Pupils’ needs are reviewed regularly and individual support may be offered outside of lessons to augment the support given in class.

 

WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH

Integral to our success with students is close liaison with parents, tutors, subject staff, the pastoral team and other agencies.

Support at SWPS is a whole school approach which is reinforced by the expertise of the Personalised Learning Department. For those pupils who need further specialist support and tuition, tailored lessons are provided to help the pupils flourish and achieve, in spite of the challenges they may face.

The support lessons are provided at additional cost, take place outside the curriculum timetable and the fee is added to the termly bill. As part of our school routine, internal individual screening assessments may be conducted if a pupil is not making the expected progress.

 

Teachers know their pupils well and manage their lessons with specific needs or sensitivities of individuals in mind. 

ISI Inspection report

EXAMS & ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS

The Head of Personalised Learning manages all access arrangements for internal and external examinations and works closely with the Exams Officer to ensure all access arrangements follow the JCQ and CAIE guidelines. 

If a pupil receives an exam concession, then we may ask that an updated report is completed by our centre-approved Educational Psychologist in Year 9.