Support available
If pupils have additional learning needs they are offered additional support from the ALN department.
At Cynffig we follow a graduated response when offering additional support. Pupils’ academic scores from specific literacy and numeracy assessments are considered along with in class observations.
Pupils are provided with a learning profile which highlights their strengths, what is important to them and how best staff can support them.
Set 5 Pupils
Pupils who have been placed in set 5 will receive additional literacy through the Fresh Start Programme. This programme is delivered 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes. Pupils are usually taught in small groups of about 6-7.
Pupils will additional literacy needs will have access to Nessy, an online reading and spelling programme.
Click here to see how you can access Nessy. Click here to go to the Nessy logon page.
Depending on their area of need, pupils will have the opportunity to access the following interventions:
Numeracy
Speech and language
Talkabout
If pupils feel anxious or worried, they will be offered ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions. During these sessions pupils speak to an ELSA trained member of staff either on their own or with a small group of pupils.
Specific Learning Needs
Use these links below to find out more about specific learning needs at Cynffig.
