Welcome to the Learning Support Department

The Convent of Jesus Learning Support Department is a vital part of the school, contributing to the development of literacy and numeracy for students who have difficulties and provides general help and support for students to allow them to access their normal curriculum. Support is offered at all Key Stages.

Staff 
The Department is made up of:
Mrs K Bornman: SENCO, Head of Learning Support/ ASDAN
Ms T Matthews: Reading Recovery / Learning Support / ASDAN /Learn to Learn Teacher
Mrs J Lyskawa: EAL co-ordinator / ASDAN teacher
Mrs A Gallivan: Learning Support Assistant
Mrs M Holloway: Learning Support Assistant
Ms C Rampaul: Learning Support Assistant
Ms K McEvoy: Learning Support Assistant
Ms L Normoyle: Learning Support Assistant
Ms S Daly: Learning Support Assistant
Mr J Gallivan: Learning Support Assistant
Mr S O’Carroll: Learning Support Assistant
Ms S Tranza: Learning Support Assistant
Ms Waplington: Learning Support Assistant

Support
Girls with statements of special educational needs are allocated support hours delivered by the learning support assistants, learning support coordinator and learning support teacher. Support is delivered in class mainly, with some occasional withdrawal to work in a small group when needed.
Pupil progress is constantly monitored and specific needs identified.
Intervention is planned according to individual pupil needs. This can be in the form of in-class support, small groups or individual support.

Literacy programmes used for support:

• The Rainbow Reading Programme
• Thrass and Precision teaching Programmes

• Bitesize Revision computer activities and quizzes
• SRA Reading Laboratory
• Morning reading

Numeracy support is delivered through the Springboard programme.
Social Skills groups foster self-esteem and confidence.
General support is offered through Homework clubs.

We welcome parent feedback and contact and consider parental support and interest to be a vital component of successful learning.