Southwark Park School
Raising expectations and targeting support for LPA pupils
What problems were in your school and how did you identify them?
We recognised that a small group of disadvantaged children had a range of needs in terms of learning (including dyslexia), as well as social and emotional needs.
What actions did you take?
We carried out a series of actions to address these problems:
- training for our Learning Mentor in delivering Friendship Groups
- whole school training and commitment to PATHS programme (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) to support children's social and emotional development
- whole school work on developing a spelling programme and targeted ARROW intervention
- employed third teacher in Year 6 so teaching was carefully matched to individuals' needs
- invested in Accelerated Reader programme to motivate habits around reading for pleasure
- planned individualised teaching programme for children with particularly complex needs
- delivered system of incentives (trips etc.) to reward children's persistence and commitment to learning
What were the outcomes?
Fewer episodes of poor behaviour;
Improved reading habits, core writing / spelling skills;
Accelerated progress in core subjects.
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