Learning Support
At Sherborne we aim to support all pupils in their learning during their time at the school. This begins in the 3rd form with an introduction to study skills and learning styles in a class room setting and is followed up by a review of study skills and exam technique in the 5th form as part of their personal development programme.
Alongside this we offer individual, structured support to boys who have been identified with specific learning difficulties. We have specialists in both numeracy and literacy.
During the first term at Sherborne all new boys are screened for specific learning difficulties and we feedback our findings to parents. Teaching staff are encouraged to liaise with Learning Support and communicate any difficulties a pupil may be experiencing at any time during his time with us. We understand that problems may arise as the pressure of external exams builds.
For boys who are identified as needing either extra time or a laptop in external exams we request they are seen by an educational psychologist at the start of their GCSE course.
Examination boards require official documentation before granting a concession.
Liz Bonnell BEd, CertSpLD
Head of Learning Support
