Learning Support

At Methodist College, we strive to provide the highest possible standard of support for pupils with special needs.

The Learning Support Department consists of a number of staff including our Learning Support Co-Ordinator, Learning Support Mentors and Adult Assistants. We care for pupils that have needs in areas including Social, Behavioural, Emotional Well-being (SBEW); Cognition and Learning (CL); Speech Language and Communication (SLCN); Physical Needs (P); Sensory Needs (SE). Each pupil is assigned a Learning Support Mentor or an Adult Assistant whose job is to make the child feel included, comfortable and happy within the school environment, and to help support them in their learning.

The Learning Support Department ensures that pupils with special educational needs are catered for through Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPS) or Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) which are created, monitored and evaluated by specially trained staff. This process involves close co-operation between pupils, their teachers and parents. Support is also available, when necessary, through additional Adult Assistants.