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Support For Learning Information

 Support for LearningSession 2010 - 2011 On these pages we hope to give Parents/Carers information regarding:

·        Support for Learning in Kingsland Primary

·        Additional Needs

·        Other agencies we work with

·        Useful websites etc.  

There are 2 Part-Time Support for Learning Teachers in Kingsland Primary School:    

  • Mrs Lorna O’Donnell – 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
  • Mrs Ny Thomsonanc – 1 day 
  •  Support for Learning Teachers will work with every child at some time in the school year whether alongside the Class Teacher, instead of the Class Teacher, with small groups or with individuals.If a child needs a block of direct individual teaching, parents will be contacted.Support for Learning Teachers work very closely with Class Teachers and consult with them at the end of every ‘Planning Block’.  These blocks are in line with the ‘PLP’ blocks.  If during these consultations Class Teachers are concerned about the progress of a child/group of children we will plan together to help.  We would get in touch with Parents if these concerns were ongoing and together we would work out the best way forward. 

Additional Needs In session 2005-2006 Parents/Carers were given leaflets explaining the new ‘Additional Needs Bill’ that was passed in November 2005.   We have pamphlets explaining this Act more fully plus leaflets on a range of additional needs.   We are always happy to discuss any concerns you have regarding your child. 

The Staged System Scottish Borders Council, like all authorities in Scotland, has a tiered system of support.   

There are 4 stages:

Stage 1 – All Children

Stage 2 – Children who need some additional support in class from                a) Support for Learning Teacher               b) Behaviour Support Teacher               c) Speech and Language Therapist               d) Occupational Therapist   

Stage 3 – Children who due to ongoing additional needs, may have involvement with an                 Educational Psychologist, or children who have significant SfL/ANA support 

Stage 4 – Children who have a ‘Co-ordinated Support Plan’   

Additional Needs Auxiliaries (ANA’s) ANA’s and Classroom Assistants also help children in our school and work closely with Head Teacher, Classroom Teachers and Support for Learning Teachers.The ANA’s in Kingsland this session are:     Mrs Anderson Mrs CormackMrs Martin Mrs Shearlaw 

Classroom Assistant Mrs Smith. 

Playground Supervisors Mrs Shearlaw  Mrs.Cormack

Educational Psychologist Mr Tim Glockling 

Behaviour Support Teacher Mrs Morag McBride Mrs Joyce Williamson (Behaviour Support Assistant) 

Speech and Language Principal Teacher Philiphaugh Language Unit – Mrs Margaret MasonTeachers at Philiphaugh Language Unit – Mrs Nancy Nichol, Mrs Colette EdieTherapists – Mrs Ruth Isherwood, Miss Cally Nicol, Mrs Mary HupkensTherapists’ Assistant – Ms Emma Forbes 

Occupational Therapy  Therapist – Miss Heather McAndrewTherapist’s Assistant – Miss Katie Crooks 

Extra PE Mrs Jennifer Donald is the Specialist PE Teacher in our region.  Some of you will have met Mrs Donald as she has talked to Parents over the past few sessions. 

Medicals in School Children no longer have routine medicals

in P1.  This term Parents/Carers of P1 Children will get a letter from the School Health Service.  If you have any concerns about your child you can mention them and request a medical check if you wish. Children still get their height and weight checked. The School Nurse no longer routinely checks for ‘Head Lice’ so please keep a look out.  These visitors are very common - please be vigilant. 

We all have a part to play and the school regularly gives information leaflets and advice.                                                                                                             Hearing Checks Hearing checks are no longer routinely carried out in school.  If you think your child may have a hearing difficulty please contact us and we can arrange for a hearing check through the School Nurse

Useful Web sites 

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/www.sense-lang.org/typingwww.bbc.co.uk/schools/skillswise - great for language and number work

www.signedstories.com – primarily for deaf children but excellent stories illustrated and read aloud. 

Targeted at early years but worth a look

Also check out our ICT section on home page it is full of fantastic websites.

 
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