Learning Support and EAL
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and EAL (English as an Additional Language)
Our SEND and EAL department is dedicated to helping every boy thrive, both academically and emotionally. We offer tailored support that recognises each pupil’s individual strengths and needs, working closely with teachers, families and specialists to remove barriers to learning. With a warm, inclusive approach and high expectations for all, we ensure pupils feel understood, confident and empowered to achieve their very best within the rich life of the school.
Most boys’ needs are met within the classroom setting, but some boys benefit from targeted academic or pastoral provision. Support may take the form of 1:1 lessons, targeted group work, or in-class support.
A referral to an Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Optometrist, or Speech and Language Therapist for further exploration, may be recommended, the cost of which is borne by parents.
Across the school those pupils with a particular need or who require learning support are nurtured and guided by caring and effective staff, who ensure that self-esteem is kept high and a positive attitude to learning is maintained. This encourages pupils to work hard and their progress is of a high standard as a result.
