Mr P Haddon, SENCO

Many students will experience difficulties with learning during their school career. A small number of these students will have an EHC Plan. The school aims to provide access to the whole curriculum for all students, with specialist staff wherever possible.

Learning Support at Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form makes it possible for every student to participate in school life and achieve the best academic and personal outcomes. Students’ individual learning requirements are identified as early as possible through discussions with primary schools, parents/ carers and students, as well as initial formal and informal assessments. We can then plan for appropriate learning opportunities for all students in line with their needs. Our work is always outcomes driven and needs led. All students will have access to high quality teaching. Some students will receive in-class support to access the curriculum. Other students might receive additional intervention according to their need e.g. literacy, numeracy, study-skills. Each term, students’ progress is assessed, and their support is reviewed by staff, parents/carers and the students themselves.

What our students say:

All the staff are very supportive and helpful.

Since I moved here, I have not had an outburst.

Going at lunch, break and lessons has helped me with my anxiety.