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In Key Stage 3, Learning Support lesson content encompasses both literacy and numeracy areas of the curriculum, depending on the areas of need. “It gives me that extra help always when I need it,” explains one Learning Support student. Support for subjects in the broader curriculum is also available on an ‘as needs’ basis. Students attending Learning Support in Key Stage 4 receive support over five lessons per fortnight. Support is generally provided on a small group basis, however, individual support is also provided as, and when, required. In Key Stage 4, in order to encourage sound independent learning skills, one lesson per fortnight is assigned to independent study skills. Students are required to select appropriate work and come to the lesson prepared with the necessary materials. Individual targets, as outlined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP), are negotiated on a termly basis. In order to ensure IEP targets are easily accessed by both the student and his / her teachers, targets are written in the student’s diary.
“A big thank you to all the Learning Support staff and teachers who have helped to make my son’s start to Senior School so successful and positive.” Parent
“As my family and I come to the end of our time in Singapore, there are a lot of people at Tanglin that I should be thanking but particularly over the past two terms your team.” Parent
“Going to Learning Support takes away some of the stress because all the subject teachers are informed and updated about you and are willing to help you in their lessons.” Student
“I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that my son is so happy at Tanglin, he is genuinely thriving and we have rarely seen him this excited about school.” Parent
“Learning Support lessons have given my daughter more strategies for organisation, techniques for coping with all subjects and the belief in herself.” Parent
A Holistic Approach Through a caring and nurturing approach the Learning Support Team at Tanglin supports and encourages all students to be active members of the school community. We aim to inspire confident, open-minded, independently thinking, well balanced inquirers who will achieve success in their education. As an inclusive mainstream school, Tanglin endeavours to meet the needs of all its pupils and learning support provides appropriate input for students who at certain stages along their learning journey may require help to access the curriculum.