Transcript SEN Learning Programmes Project

Sharon Cassidy
Ardnashee School & College
Newly amalgamated special school in
Derry/Londonderry:
Belmont House (MLD)
Foyleview (SLD)
Vision:
Children and young people with special
educational needs can and do achieve
given the opportunity to do so.
• One pupil achieved a Grade ‘A’ in GCSE Art whilst attending Belmont
House through partner school in Foyle Learning Community
• 2 CCEA Entry Level Qualifications: English (2), Maths (3)
• 1 WJEC Independent Living Entry Level Qualification (2)
• Hospitality & Catering Occupational Studies Level 1
• Motor Vehicle Occupational Studies Level 2
• Employability Skills Level 1
• Performance Skills Level 2
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
• School leaver in June 2013 aged 16
• Progressed to FE to start Media Studies course in Sep 2013
Achievements
Course/Qualification
Entry Level Mathematics
Entry Level English
Entry Level Art
Entry Level PE
Course/Qualification
Occ Studies Engineering
Single Award
Course/Qualification
Occ Studies Construction Single
Award
Course/Qualification
Occ Studies Design & Creativity
Single Award
Level Achieved
No of Yr 12 pupils
E3
E2
E1
E3
E2
E1
E3
E2
E1
E3
E2
E1
Level Achieved
6
0
3
4
3
2
3
6
0
0
5
1
No of Yr 13 pupils
Level 2
5
Level 1
4
Level Achieved
No of Yr 12 pupils
Level 2
6
Level 1
3
Level Achieved
No of Yr 12 pupils
Level 2
1
Level 1
4
2012-13
Year 13: 10 pupils with 6 courses on offer
Year 12: 18 pupils with 16 courses on offer
Year 11: 9 pupils with 11 courses on offer
Total number of courses: 33
• Curriculum offer is restricted by pupil numbers
• Abundance of qualifications available for pupils with SEN
Opportunities
• Professional development for teachers
• Links with other schools-extend network of
contacts
• Individual Learning programmes for pupils
• Pupils achieve qualifications suited to their
interest and ability levels
• Pupils extend skills and knowledge
• Progression routes identified for pupils
Challenges
• Timetables
• Providing pupil choices-viable class sizes
• Transport to other schools
• Role of examination officer-entries
• Entitlement Framework Audit
Recommendations
• Staged approach to curriculum development
• Monitor, evaluate and review progress of courses
and pupil learning
• Professional development for teachers and time out
to attend agreement trials and training
• Keep pupils and parents fully informed and involved
• Incentives and resources to support teaching and
learning