Learning Support

Meeting Individual Needs 

The Angmering School is justifiably proud of its reputation in successfully meeting the needs and aspirations of a very broad range of students. The work of The Learning Support Department, located within The Lavinia Norfolk Centre, is rightfully recognised as being at the forefront of inclusive practice, county wide and far beyond.

Parents and students considering applying for a place at our Sixth Form College are warmly invited to come and see us at work. Tours can be arranged at a time that suits you, conducted by the students themselves, who are our best advocates. You will then be able to meet with our specialist staff, including the Teacher in Charge of the LNC, Natalie Webb. We also have Lead Teachers for Physical Disability, Sensory (HI/VI), ASC and students with Social and Communication Difficulties, and students with a range of learning difficulties.

If you have any queries with regard to the support the school provides for students with special educational needs (SEN) then please do contact us on sen@theangmeringschool.co.uk or telephone us on 01903 778370.

Our Impressive Facilities Include 

  • a fully functioning Fitness Gym and Physio Suite staffed almost full-time by a Physiotherapist Assistant and a part time Physiotherapist.

  • a Hydrotherapy Pool.

  • an Audiology Team with specialist staff and equipment.

  • a Visually Impaired Team managing the needs of visually impaired students.

  • a specialist team managing the needs of students with Social and Communication Difficulties.

  • a specialist team managing the needs of students with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, (though we are not a specialist facility for this area).

  • LSAs trained and experienced at working with a wide variety of students and their disabilities including those with severe physical disabilities requiring management of their care needs.

  • a  Medical Room, with a full-time nurse experienced in managing the complex needs of this large school.

The school is barrier free with electronic doors situated at key locations on the site. The Sixth Form building has a lift to the college coffee bar/common room area, teaching rooms and admin area. Students coming to the college are assessed on the levels of support they require and in discussion with them, a personalised timetable is agreed. This can be modified once the term begins, depending on the student's experience in the first few weeks. All students attend an Induction Day in July and are expected to play a full part in all aspects of the school including:

  • participation in tutor time with their peers

  • participation in extracurricular activities and voluntary work

  • participation in sporting activities where appropriate 

First and foremost, our main focus is to ensure all students achieve their academic potential, and that they receive appropriate support to enable this to happen whilst working towards maximising their highest level of independence. This is in preparation for their next stage in life whether it be further/higher education or employment, ready to take their place in the wider community. 

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