Inclusion

Gifted and talented

An able, gifted or talented student is one who demonstrates a significantly higher level of ability than most students of the same age. We offer a range of extension opportunities for students identified as gifted, talented or both. These provisions include:

• Personalised learning within timetabled lessons
• Residential opportunities and focused visits
• Visits to the new Science Centre to motivate scientifically gifted students
• Events and activities at universities to challenge our students and make use of specialist facilities
• Personal, business and academic mentors to raise students’ aspirations
• Work-shadowing at prestigious organisations
• Access to E-ACT’s wider network of academies, for students to participate in activities with other gifted and talented students
• A scholarship programme to encourage students into further and higher education.
   

English language support

Our language development teachers provide specialist help for students who are new arrivals. Our teachers also work with colleagues across the curriculum to support the language development of all our students.

Special educational needs

Our learning support staff provide specialist help for students with additional needs such as specific learning difficulties and emotional or behavioural difficulties. When a student is identified as needing extra help, we involve parents/carers and regularly review support plans. Our inclusion faculty has strong links with outside agencies that can offer specialist support and advice. A copy of our Special Education Needs Policy is available on request.

After-school study support

We hold after-school sessions, supervised by teaching staff, for students who require additional help with their studies. We also offer 1-1 tuition, study support and Saturday school. Revision and catch up sessions take place during academy holidays.

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