Introduction

For different reasons and at different times somes pupils experience difficulty accessing the curriculum. Class Teachers, in the first instance, make every reasonable effort to help these pupils. However, in some circumstances more specialist support is required. This Learning Support (LS) is given to individual pupils or small groups and aims to enable them to progress in accordance with their age and ability.

Which pupils may be considered for LS ?

LS should be considered for:

• Pupils who make little or no progress despite differentiated teaching by Class Teacher (including gifted children)
• Pupils who are assessed at level 1 for some competences in the Carnet Scolaire
• Pupils whose social and/or behavioural skills hinder the learning process
• Pupils whose learning strategies are not appropriate.

Concern about a pupil’s progress may be raised by any member of the team including all teachers, the Deputy Head, parents, ancillary, medical and psychological personnel.

LS Budget

The budget for LS covers teaching hours and materials. The ratio of LS teaching hours to the number of pupils in schools is determined by the BOG.

The Direction of the School

• Shares this capital/hours among the languages sections
• Nominates the teachers in charge of the LS
• Sets down the timetable of the LS teacher

Time and place

Each session of LS, in agreement between the LS teacher and the class teacher

• May last one period or a fraction of period
• May be organised for one or several pupils
• Takes place in the classroom or outside the classroom

It is of utmost importance in LS that:

• Its objectives be linked to the competences and the school report
• Support can be in class or outside in a one to one situation