Learning Support
At Radnor House Sevenoaks, we have a vibrant and dedicated Learning Support Department that is committed to providing for students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), even without an Education, Health, and Care Plan.
Our team is well-equipped to support students with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Speech and Language needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and more.
Our goal is to foster independence and success throughout each student's educational journey. To achieve this, we work closely with both teachers and pupils to ensure that our curriculum is accessible to everyone admitted to the school.
| Who We Are |
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Our team is led by SENDcos in both the Prep and Senior Schools. We have trained teachers who specialise in areas such as Maths and English, as well as specialist Dyslexia tutors who provide targeted support. |
| How We Deliver Support |
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Support within the classroom is primarily provided by the class teacher, following strategies recommended by the SENDco. While no additional in-class support is available in the Senior School, Teaching Assistant support is offered in Year 3 and the Pre-Prep School. When necessary, targeted individual or group interventions are provided, tailored to meet the specific needs of each pupil. |
| Individual or Group Specialist Tuition |
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For students requiring more focused assistance, individual or group tuition is available with our specialist Dyslexia tutors or Maths and English tutors. These sessions are scheduled within the school timetable and coordinated with the class teacher to ensure effective, targeted support. The cost for these sessions is £35 per hour for individual tuition, £20 per hour for group sessions, or £10 for a half-hour group session. |
| In-Class Support Strategies |
| In-class support involves teachers implementing strategies tailored to each student’s needs. This may include providing lesson notes, offering writing frames, presenting tasks in alternative formats, and accommodating different homework formats. Additionally, students are encouraged to use assistive technology when appropriate to aid their studies. |
| Screening for Learning Difficulties |
| All students in Years 7 and 9 are screened to identify any learning difficulties and ensure that they can fully access the curriculum. We also have in-house specialist assessors who conduct more detailed assessments when necessary, which may lead to referrals to external professionals such as Educational Psychologists. Students joining the school outside of normal admission points will also be screened using appropriate tools. |
| Exam Access Arrangements |
| For students requiring exam access arrangements, we offer accommodations such as extra time, the use of a Word Processor, or reading support during exams and tests. In the Prep and Lower School, test accommodations are made at the school’s discretion, based on recommendations from an Educational Psychologist or information regarding a diagnosed learning difficulty. |
In Year 9, all students are screened to identify any areas that may need further investigation. This screening supports applications to the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) for exam access arrangements for external examinations. These applications are submitted early in Year 10, and the process is overseen by the SENDco and the Specialist Assessor.
Our Learning Support Department is committed to ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive at Radnor House Sevenoaks.
