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THE SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR

STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

SIXTH FORM WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF
THE STUDY SUPPORT
In the Sixth Form we continue to support them to structure and write their LESSONS AT MILLFIELD?
students with AEN in small groups; these individual SMART targets to ensure these
sessions are timetabled in a student’s are inclusive of their subjects and needs. To provide students with:
private study periods. Identified students • Additional support and explanation while
will attend the LSC at least once a week. For those students who may only need completing their work
They receive information and advice on occasional access to the LSC to seek • Help in the management of tasks
generic study skills: planning and guidance and support, we have lunchtime • The development of literacy and
organising assignments; exam skills and workshops, which are staffed by LSC Study study skills
revision techniques. This supports their Support teachers.
independent study in an environment that STUDENTS MAY WORK ON
is conducive to quiet work. They may take In the Upper Sixth we also offer assistance THE FOLLOWING IN STUDY
advantage to practise using specialised with writing personal statements for SUPPORT SESSIONS
software and learning tools. Each student’s university applications.
LSC Study Support teacher will also help Access to learning using EdTech
accessibility tools to assist with:
• Planning
• Organisation
Editing skills
Qualities of an effective learner: • Proof-reading
• Organisation • Spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Time management
• Motivation Revision
• Creating a revison timetable
Reading Skills: • Memory and learning
• Reading for different purposes • Multi-sensory revision techniques
• Reading for meaning • Time management
• Skimming and scanning • Making effective use of EdTech
• Subject specific text and vocabulary
• Decoding Exam Technique
• Reading the exam paper
Content Skills: • Types of questions
• Generating and organising ideas • Time management
• Producing a first draft; checking that • Managing stress
content is relevant to the task and
redrafting as necessary