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; they are also a key component of the Dyspraxia Assessment Route.
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 (SpLD) diagnostic assessments (pupils aged eight 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)
Service Information
Newsletters
National Updates
Strengths & Needs Assessment (Key stages 1 & 2)
Dyslexia Screener - up to four pupils can be screened per visit (Year 3 upwards)
Short Learning Assessment
Exam Access Arrangements
Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment