Fyling Hall has always been a non-selective school and is proud of this.

All pupils with Special Educational Needs are considered for admission, including those who have statements of Special Educational Needs. All pupils are supported by our dedicated staff so that they fulfil their potential.

Fyling Hall promotes an inclusive environment. Children are given access to the whole curriculum, with differentiation as appropriate. Pupils with Special Educational Needs are catered for in all subject areas and specialist teaching is also available, some of which is included in the school fees.

School-based specialist teaching is provided by the Head of Learning Support and two peripatetic SEN tutors both of whom have a qualification in the teaching of dyslexic pupils. Specialist teaching is delivered on a 1:1 and group basis depending on the needs of each child.

All pupils who receive additional support have an Individual Education Plan and their needs are supported through a graduated process according to the DCSF Code of Practice. All pupils are screened on entry using standardised tests in spelling, mathematics, reading comprehension, single word reading, sentence completion and writing speed. This detailed screening process informs us immediately of any difficulties, which are then followed up and planned for accordingly.

Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) are an integral part of the Learning Support programmes. Pupils are encouraged to discover how they learn, celebrate their strengths, value their skills and talents, manage their difficulties and behaviour, interact with others in the classroom, build their confidence and self-esteem and ultimately enjoy the learning process.

Here are some comments from some of our learners:

“The learning support staff are helpful, friendly and nice to work with. Having extra support has definitely helped me and improved my spelling in particular.” Eve Year 11

“Teachers help you to achieve things that you probably don’t believe that you can do yourself. I was very happy when I got the results of my maths exam and I could not have done that without Mrs Orchard and Mrs Burton.” Robyn Year 10

“Learning Support is extremely friendly and very helpful in lots of ways from basic spelling to GCSE work.” Benjy Year 10

Parents interested in the support we offer are encouraged to contact our Head of Learning Support, Mrs Donna Orchard.