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also support pupils with English as an ad-
MRS. DYER ditional language. As trained Read, Write
Inc. teachers, they lead daily Read, Write
HEAD OF SCHOOL Inc. phonics lessons, which ensures that
our phonics groups are small and bespoke
to the needs of each group. At the other
end of the scale, they also support chil-
dren in Year 6 with support for Cambridge
Dear Parents, Checkpoint or Secondary entrance exams.
Visits to the Learning Lab are very popular
We hope you have all had a wonderful extended weekend. with the children as they enjoy the bene-
fit of working 1:1 or in small groups with
This week, we would like to highlight the work of our Intervention department either Mr Maruf or Ms Elizabeth. These
as they provide an excellent addition to our class learning. lessons are always fun, with hands-on ac-
tivities and games.
Ms Elizabeth and Mr Maruf work in our Learning Lab, a popular place for our
children to go to work. They provide extra sessions in English and Maths to Intervention support is often only needed for 1 or 2 terms before pupils have
children who may need a boost in their learning. caught up with their learning and are making excellent progress in class. If
At the beginning of every term, we hold we feel your child will benefit from this, your child’s class teacher will discuss
Pupil Progress meetings to discuss the this with you, and we will send a letter confirming that your child has these
progress of every child in school and sessions.
agree on an approach that will ensure
each pupil reaches their potential. At If you have any concerns about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to
these meetings, we look at pupils who contact your child’s teacher, who is there to help.
may need extra intervention to help them
make rapid progress. This intervention Have a wonderful week, everyone.
happens in class, sometimes in the form
of regular five or ten-minute practice Best wishes
sessions with the Teacher or teaching as- Dominique Dyer.
sistant. The class teacher may also work
with the staff in the Learning Lab, who
can provide 20-30 min lessons one, two
or even three times weekly. These are
usually in English or Maths, such as ex-
tra tuition in phonics, spelling, grammar, a particular Maths concept that they
have struggled with, or to fill in any gaps they may have in their learning.
New pupils may receive intervention, particularly if they haven’t followed a
Cambridge Curriculum at their previous school. Ms Elizabeth and Mr Maruf
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