N.E.S.B. (non-English Speaking Background)
For students whose mother tongue is not English and who have English language difficulties
because of this. Individual and group assistance is provided by trained ESOL teachers.
Learning Support: Special programmes may be offered to students
identified as having special educational needs. This will include computer- assisted
learning programmes. Co-ordinator - Mrs R Deverall.
Language Assistance: 3rd Form students who have reading and language
difficulties are able to take this option as a half year course.
Correspondence: Where we cannot provide a programme at an appropriate
level, this may be an option.
CAREERS
There is a school-wide Careers plan for every student. This is to
ensure that students think about their future career as the competition for jobs is
becoming more intense.
Third Formers are given an introduction to the Careers Library and
start a personal C.V. profile.
Fourth Formers will be given the opportunity to attend a taster course
at a tertiary institution, and will update their profile. Fifth Formers will attend a
Career Focus day. Sixth Formers may attend the Lampen Workchoice Day and will attend a
personal development, career and subject choice programme. Each Seventh Former will be
expected to prepare a curriculum vitae and be given personal career counselling.
Every school leaver has the opportunity of one-to-one career
counselling, to help them in making positive choices about their post-school career/s.
The Careers Advisor, Mrs K Ranchod, is available for careers
counselling and to supply information relating to future careers and training courses.
The Senior Dean, Mrs B Atkinson, is also available for specialist help
with university information. Ms N Hannan can assist with College of Education
applications.
A Careers/Library/Information Centre is located on the mezzanine floor
of the school library where students can go at lunchtime or library times to discuss
careers, use the Careers Service Database and locate and read information.
Education Outside The Classroom
One course a year goes to the Outdoor Pursuits Centre at National Park.
Most subjects, and especially Social Studies, History, Geography,
Science and Biology, have extensive practical components, frequently involving field work
in the local community or even further afield. |