Academic Support
Academic support and intervention programmes.
Academic Support
Academic support and intervention programmes.
Academic Support
Academic support and intervention programmes.
General information
Where appropriate, and in line with the Graduated Approach, the school may supplement its universal provision through the use of Student Support Profiles for students on the SEND register. These profiles are intended to identify barriers to learning and provide guidance on strategies that may support classroom practice.
How we support learners
At Fred Longworth High School, staff use adaptive teaching so that students can access the curriculum meaningfully. We take the view that most needs can be met through strong universal classroom practice, with additional adjustments made where staff judge them to be helpful and proportionate. There is no single template for support; staff select approaches that are suitable for the individual student and the learning context.
Examples of adaptations may include:
- Purposeful seating arrangements, planned by staff to reduce barriers – for example, seating to minimise distractions, improve visibility/hearing, or support engagement.
- Curriculum adjustments, such as flexible grouping, targeted 1:1 tasks, or adapting lesson content or delivery, where staff feel this is appropriate.
- Adapting teaching approaches, for example:
- front loading key vocabulary
- providing additional processing time
- reading instructions aloud
- breaking tasks into clearly structured steps
- Adjusting resources or staffing in ways that staff determine will support access to learning.
- Using recommended aids such as coloured overlays, laptops, or enlarged print where these are needed.
These approaches form part of our universal offer. Staff implement strategies that are needed for some students but are often beneficial to all.
Intervention Support
In addition to classroom strategies, some students may access intervention support where staff identify that a more targeted approach is appropriate. Interventions vary over time and are designed in response to current needs across the school. Sessions may take place individually or in small groups.
Examples of intervention areas:
In addition to classroom strategies, some students may access intervention support where staff identify that a more targeted approach is appropriate. Interventions vary over time and are designed in response to current needs across the school. Sessions may take place individually or in small groups.
- Reading proficiency
- Numeracy support
- Social communication and interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Speech, language and communication
Interventions are reviewed regularly to ensure students receive support that is timely, appropriate, and proportionate to need.