Learning Support

At Longley Park Sixth Form Academy we are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.

We want every student to thrive and provide opportunities to access support in many different ways. The learning support team are a dedicated and experienced team of staff that assist students who have learning difficulties or disabilities. They can support students with a wide range of needs including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Autistic spectrum conditions, sensory impairments, physical difficulties and medical conditions. Alongside the support team, all teachers and staff working with students receive current and relevant training to assist them with meeting the needs of students with SEND.

Our dedicated team will work with you to identify your individual strengths and needs. They will liaise with your teachers, academic tutors and other support staff to provide you with the support to help you excel and meet the demands of your chosen course. The support may include the following depending on your needs:

• Exams support- you may be assessed for access arrangements if you require additional support to complete exams. This can result in the use of extra time, reader or scribe dependent on your assessment results and areas of individual need.
• Study Skills sessions- the support team offer access to drop-in sessions during taking place in the support room during the week. These sessions are a way of accessing additional study skills support, such as help with grammar, spelling and extended writing. They are open to all students requiring general study skills support.
• Resources- the support department can provide you with various specialist equipment that you may need to access during your time at Longley Park. This might include laptops, tablets, assistive technology software and coloured overlays.
• Support in the classroom- this may be offered by the teacher, who will be aware of your needs and may offer additional support throughout lessons to help you access the course. In some circumstances, a member of the support team may be present in your class to provide additional assistance with your learning alongside the teacher.

If you have an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan you will be supported through transition to Longley Park. Support will be planned with you, your parents/ carers and any other relevant professionals. You will be supported to achieve the agreed outcomes on your EHC plan alongside your academic progress. A dedicated support key worker will help you to plan your next steps after your time at Longley Park and consider your future goals and aspirations.

More details of the specific support you are entitled to in our local offer.

If you would like to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact the Learning Support Team on 0114 262 5757. If you wish to contact the SEND team for the Sixth Form, please contact 0114 262 5757 or email learningsupport@longleypark.ac.uk