Study Support and Neurodiversity

Study Support is relevant to pupils with neurodiverse learning styles, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and other forms of Specific Learning Differences. Selected pupils will follow a highly structured and multisensory programme of study support designed specifically to harness the learning and thinking styles of individuals with neurodiverse learning differences.

In addition to transferable study skills, pupils shall learn about neurodiversity, individual learning strengths, creative thinking and self-advocacy.

Overall, the aim of study support is to equip pupils with invaluable study skills, support pupils in understanding their own neurodiverse learning styles and harness their strengths as individuals, thereby promoting motivation, confidence and successful outcomes.

Pupils will learn a range of essential study skills that will be of value to their development as independent learners. Study Support will be relevant and transferrable to other GCSE subject areas. Study skills that shall be developed will include:

• • • • • Critical thinking Use of academic language Enhancing use of subject specific vocabulary Analysing sources Understanding and analysing essay and exam • questions Reading comprehension for inferential and • • • factual understanding Revision techniques Memory techniques Efficient reading strategies including skimming, • scanning and speed reading Developing use of assistive technology such as voice to text, text to speech and mind mapping software.

The self-understanding and skills gained during the course will prove immensely valuable to pupils as they work towards their GCSE qualifications. The skills learned through will provide a great foundation for A level study.