Learning Support

Junior King’s provides a broad and balanced education, using the National Curriculum, end of Year 8 examinations and Scholarship syllabi as the starting point for planning that meets the specific needs of individuals and groups of children. Whilst the school is selective, we recognise that there are children of great potential who experience barriers to learning (Special Educational Needs) and we therefore take an inclusive and supportive approach to our pupils. It is also the case that some pupils demonstrate particular gifts and talents in different aspects of school life. It is the role of the Learning Support Department to identify and cater for children who have needs that go beyond that of the standard curriculum and to recognise the individual within the wider school community.

The Learning Support department takes a graduated approach to Special Educational Needs. Pupils with identified needs may receive differentiated work or additional support from a classroom assistant. For pupils with more specific needs, there are a number of highly qualified and experienced specialist teachers currently working within the school, providing small group or individual tuition to enable learners to achieve their full potential, liaising with academic staff to ensure that individual needs are recognised and supported. The aim of the Learning Support Department is to ensure that all children are valued members of the school community and are included in the mainstream life of the school. We have a strong track record in ensuring that the vast majority of children with an identified learning need progress successfully to their Senior School of choice, something that is a source of pride for both children and staff alike.

Our Learning Support Department comprises qualified English as an Additional Language teachers, who help to support subject/class teachers with quality first teaching approaches. They also offer small group, 1:1 teaching, cross-curricular support and prep drop-ins where needed, (for an additional charge).