Study Centre

As a school we pride ourselves on being small enough to appreicate and consider the needs of each individual, to recognise and challenge their strengths and support their weaknesses. Kingswood House has had a Study Centre for many years (Special Needs Unit) with specialist tutors and Speech and Language therapists to meet specific learning difficulties and give appropriate support. Study Centre specialists work closely with classroom staff and parents to provide 1:1 or small group tuition. Our specialists share their expertise with classroom staff by working alongside them and as part of the INSET programme. This helps to break down barriers, build self-confidence and self-esteem to aid progress and help pupils to achieve their full potential.

We have received an outstanding report from the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils (CReSTeD). Click on the logo to see the full report or go to our Press Release.

More recent provision has been that of occupational therapy to support handwriting and co-ordination difficulties. There is a Computer Gym/Touch Typing club that provides specialist tuition in touch-typing. In addition, when required, there is an Occupational Therapy Club that offers group support, teaching exercises to promote listening, concentration, co-ordination, etc. While ESOL (English for Speakers of Our Language) does not come under SEN, the Study Centre has two qualified tutors for this field.

* Parents' Evenings are held each term where parents discuss their child's progress and programme with the tutors and therapists. * Study Centre staff hold a variety of workshops for parents and their children to attend including such topics as memory/study skills. * The Study Centre operates for four days a week. * Review conferences are held each term where parents, tutors, therapists and teachers meet to 'sit around the table' to discuss the progress and programme for their children.

The Study Centre Teaching Staff 2007-08