Special Educational Needs We aim to include students with a variety of needs in all areas of academy activity and maximise their achievements. Students with learning and behaviour difficulties will receive support that can take several forms: either within normal lessons, individual tuition or withdrawal in small groups. Progress, including behaviour, is regularly assessed and monitored and reported to parents through Individual Education Plans whilst outlining strategies for students and staff to follow to enable progress in learning and behaviour. For parents/carers who are challenged by educational needs, or for whom English is an additional language (EAL), issues linked to learning and behaviour may need to passed on verbally through meetings arranged by the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator or Assistant Headteacher of House. Where EAL is an issue the Academy will try, where possible, to arrange for translation of conversation or documentation.
Mentoring At Cromer Academy a positive approach to learning is also encouraged through a mentoring system that enables every Year 10 & 11 student to be mentored by either their Form Tutor, a designated member of staff or within groups based around their Target Grades and current performance in lessons. In KS3 students have the opportunity to gain support with their behaviour and readiness for learning by seeking advice from selected KS4 student mentors within each form group.
Transition In order to minimise anti-social and maximise pro-social behaviours into Year 7 and from KS3 to KS4 the Academy will continue to stage two Year 6 Induction Days in July, supported by a Year 6 Parents Evening, whilst also continuing to work with ‘feeder’ schools throughout each academic year by inviting Year 5 & 6 students into the Academy to take part in academic and sports activities led by selected Year 9, 10 & 11 students. The successful transition from KS3 to KS4 will continue to be supported through peer mentoring as mentioned above and within PSHEE lessons.
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