AKS Lytham A GSG School

Other features

All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.

Special Education Needs

At King Edward VII & Queen Mary School the special educational needs of our pupils are met through the work of the Learning Support department and the individual subject/class teachers. We believe that all our students have skills, talents and abilities and as a school we have a responsibility to develop them to the full. Students with SEN are supported as necessary to help them achieve full access to the whole school curriculum. On entry into Year 7 we use information from feeder schools and parents to identify students with SEN. The Year group is screened within the first half term and any causes for concern are then further assessed. Any student, regardless of age, can, at any time, be assessed by the Head of Learning Support if there is cause for concern from teachers and/or parents. A variety of assessments are carried out to determine the type of support required. Once assessed a student, if deemed necessary, will follow one of two possible options: receive small group Learning Support, for 2–2 ½ hours per week; or attend a weekly lunchtime study skills clinic (both with specialist teachers). All Year 7 and 8 students receive in-class support in English lessons. Each student withdrawn for Learning Support has an Individual Education Plan which is reviewed on a six monthly basis. Those students who come to us with a Statement of Educational Needs will continue to have their statement reviewed annually for as long as is deemed necessary. The Special Educational Needs of our pupils include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. We believe it to be of vital importance to work closely with students, teachers and parents when assessing a student’s educational needs and when formulating a suitable Individual Education Plan. We work hard together to ensure that every student has the best possible chance of success.