Support for Learning - Our Department
The Support for Learning Department in the Berwickshire High School currently has 8 full time teachers including 2 Behaviour Support staff. In addition there are at present 16 Additional Needs Assistants who work in the Department
The Department currently has 6 classrooms.
At present the department provides a range of support classes and two support bases for pupils with severe and complex difficulties.
Information for Parents of Primary 7 Pupils with Additional Support Needs
Transferring to Secondary School
Scottish Borders Education policy states that each child is entitled to the best provision available to meet his/her needs.
For children with significant additional support needs, the Primary School is likely to hold a transfer review meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the additional support needs of your child and how these needs would best be met. The people present at the review will be the parents, the child's teacher, a representative of the Support for Learning Department of the Berwickshire High School, and any other professionals who may have been working with your child. The child, too, is also likely to be invited.
If your child attends a Primary School in the Eyemouth High School catchment area, a representative from their Support for Learning Department may also be at the meeting and you may have received a similar information sheet from them.
We hope that the following information about support within the Berwickshire High School will be useful in helping you discuss the best arrangements for your child.
Co-ordinated Support Plans
A very few pupils who require significant, ongoing support from outside agencies will have a Co-ordinated Support Plan. Annual reviews are held to plan the pupil's progress and, in S4/5/6 to plan for his/her future.
The meetings involve the pupil, the parents, education psychologist and representatives from the outside agencies involved.
For pupils with an Individualised Educational Programme (IEP), copies of these will be sent out in October, January and April for parental comment and approval.
The Department welcomes parental involvement in the support of their children and recognises them as a valuable support and source of information.
If you have any questions or concerns at any time, or would like to visit the department, contact can be made by phoning Mr Howard on 01361 883710.
