Support & Challenge

Teachers know the students well and understand the community so that they focus on providing the best possible learning opportunities for those students.

Challenge Partners, March 2023

    

At OSA, we understand that each child is a unique individual, developing and learning at a different rate. We ensure that planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation take into account the wide range of abilities, learning styles and interests that each child possesses. Students benefit from these different approaches to learning and make appropriate progress, however, some students may require additional support for their Special Education Needs and Disabilities.

OSA offers a range of interventions for students in a dedicated learning provision. Interventions include extra English and Maths sessions, with support programmes such as Accelerated Reader and Lexonik Leap. We also provide support for social and emotional issues in small groups and have an experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learning Support Assistant to work with targeted students.

We invest heavily in the transition process from Year 6 to 7 to ensure all students have a successful start to life at OSA. This includes an extra transition day in June and individual tours and meetings to address any anxieties. We recruit and train a number of older pupils to act as mentors (buddies) to help Year 7 students settle in their new school.

If you require further information about Learning Support Department, or our fantastic SEND provision, please contact the SENCo.

The SENCO (Special Education Needs Co-ordinator) is the person responsible for the day-to-day management of the learning needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and can be contacted at school for further information.

SENCO: Mrs J Hyne

Email: JHyne@onslow.herts.sch.uk