The Learning Support Team (LST) is made up of a team of specialist teachers experienced in working with children and young people with a range of learning needs. In addition, the team is qualified to diagnose dyslexia and dyscalculia; they are also a key component of the Dyspraxia Motorway.
The team carry out assessments to identify challenges to educational progress (including diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties—SpLDs) and make recommendations for support based upon their findings. These recommendations may include individualised programmes of support, approaches and strategies, classroom support and advice on inclusive practice.
Services include:
- Cognitive assessments
- Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (SpLD) diagnostic assessments (pupils aged seven and above)
- Dyslexia screening
- Specialist advice
- Support with interventions
- 1:1 or small group teaching
- Examination Access Arrangements
- Strengths and Needs assessments
- Learning review and progress updates
- Training packages (please see training section of directory)
- Assessment evidence for Disabled Student Allowance (Dyslexia)
Referral Forms
Full Learning Support
Dyscalculia
Referral Form
School Questionnaire
Parental Carer Questionnaire
Dyscalculia Parent Carer Checklist
Dyscalculia Primary Pupil Checklist
Dyscalculia Primary Pupil Checklist
Dyscalculia Secondary Pupil Checklist
Dyscalculia School Staff Checklist
Short Learning Review