4, St German's Place

Blackheath

London SE3 0NJ

Tel: 020 8858 0692

Learning Support

Our children’s academic progress is carefully monitored from their first term in Reception when we use Early Years Standardised tests.  These assessments enable us to identify any problems a child might have.

General learning support will be provided throughout the Pre-Prep by our team of teaching assistants and classroom assistants. 

The Head of Learning Support and the Learning Support teacher are able to offer additional support to pupils who may be experiencing particular difficulties.  Able, intelligent children may experience learning difficulties for one reason or another.  These may be caused by problems with vision or hearing or conditions such as Dyslexia or Dyspraxia.  Some of these difficulties may not become apparent until the age of 6 or 7. As soon as we suspect a problem, parents will be invited to school to discuss a strategy to address it.  After consultation with the Head of Pre Prep and Head of Learning Support, extra support either in small groups or 1:1 may be recommended. This will be delivered by a member of the learning support team. Occasionally we may advise a more formal assessment from an Educational Psychologist, who would identify the cause of the difficulty and recommend detailed guidance as to the best way to provide appropriate support. The school has a written SEN policy which is available on request.