The Beacon aims to cater for a wide range of boys.  This includes those with mild specific learning differences.

The Learning Support Centre exists to help those boys who are experiencing difficulties with academic work by providing assistance on several levels;  support to the boys, staff and parents.

The main aim is to identify boys who need help as early as possible and to put interventions in place at this early stage.  Research has shown that the best outcome for all is when intervention is in place early in the child's life.

We keep up-to-date with current research within the field and aim to improve the boys' literacy and numeracy skills.  We use multisensory methods to try and help the boys to achieve their full potential.

We ensure that teachers in the school are aware of the importance of identifying, and providing for, those boys who have specific learning differences.  The learning needs of the individual boys are also made known to all those who teach them.

Kate Stanley
Head of Learning Support Centre