We prepare our students for a life of learning and self-understanding. Confidence and flexibility in their approach to learning means our students can adapt to whatever the future holds for them.
The school recognises that high quality teaching, adapted for individual students, 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 caters for students with mild special educational needs and disabilities, and our qualified and experienced specialist teachers provide a range of provisions for our students.
Class teachers are the first people to offer support to the student in order for their potential to be achieved. Students’ 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 students who need further specialist support and tuition, tailored lessons are provided to help the student flourish and achieve, in spite of the challenges they may face.
Teachers know their pupils well and manage their lessons with specific needs or sensitivities of individuals in mind.
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 student receives an exam concession, then we may ask that an updated report is completed by our centre-approved Educational Psychologist in Year 9.
