E D U C AT I O N A L SUPPORT
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ducational Support continues to be available for those pupils with specific learning difficulties and neurodiverse profiles such as autism and ADHD. Lessons are normally provided on a one-to-one basis and are timetabled so that they do not interfere with the normal curriculum. A charge may be made for these individual lessons. Support is provided in the following areas: organisation, essay planning and structuring, research methods, general study skills, effective revision strategies, examination technique, note-taking and consolidation of underlying mathematical methods. In addition, Study Skills Surgeries run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after School, which allow any pupil across the School to book an individual session with a specialist teacher in the Department. Helen Whitehurst SENCO
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
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he English for Academic Purposes Department offers nonnative English speakers the opportunity to explore cultural context and advanced aspects of the English language that will support them in successful academic study at school and beyond. There is often a particular focus on writing skills, as these are the hardest to master. Universities have differing English language requirements but commonly require international pupils who are non-native English speakers to pass a language placement test such as IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Pupils arrange to take the test at a time and place of their choosing but we can help to advise and, by arrangement with individual pupils, oversee elements of their preparation for any language placement test. Any pupil is welcome to book a one-off appointment for help or advice about English language matters. Regular lessons are usually provided on a one-to-one basis and there is a cost attached but they are timetabled so that they do not interfere with the normal curriculum. Zoe Thomas Head of English for Academic Purposes 52
