My child has difficulties with learning and cognition
This can include:
- Reading and spelling
- Learning new information and concepts
- Working with numbers
- Working memory
- Concentration
- Children may have conditions such as Specific Learning Difficulties, dyslexia, general learning difficulties, Down Syndrome.
- Difficulties that do not have a specific title
What can Redmile Offer?
For all children at Redmile:
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Quality first teaching with appropriate differentiation through planning, organisation, delivery, task, outcome, support and resources
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A distinctly Christian ethos that promotes British and Christian values, character education and inclusivity
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Visual aids to support key vocabulary, concepts and themes
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Focused and modelled group work with teacher / support staff e.g. systematic phonics and writing
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Additional in-class support from an adult
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1:1 reading with class teacher, support staff and reading volunteers
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A structured phonics approach to teaching reading and literacy (Red Write Inc)
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Individual learning targets
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Access to clubs, including sport
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Regular feedback and praise
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Opportunities to take on leadership roles, e.g. Worship leaders, MPs (mentor or pupil), Sports ambassadors
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A large outdoor space, a sports field, quiet areas, etc;
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Active playtimes including optional organised activities with our sports assistant
Support for targeted groups of children at Redmile may include:
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Literacy booster groups for reading, writing and spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Read Write Inc phonics groups
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Talk Boost to support language development
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Same day maths intervention
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Timetabled support from our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
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Physical literacy with our sports assistant
Targeted individual support at Redmile may include:
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In-class support from an adult
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Additional 1:1 reading and maths support
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1:1 phonics practise
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Nessy (dyslexia programme)
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Timetabled support from our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
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Physical literacy with our sports assistant
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Access arrangements for KS2 SATs, including a reader where permissible, e.g. maths
