All teachers are aware of the social, emotional and academic needs of each child and make best provision
for these needs at all times. To enable this to happen, it is necessary for a teacher to use a teaching style that is compatible with the pupil’s learning style. There will also be a place for whole class, group, and individual teaching. The choice of method will vary according to the activity being undertaken and the children involved. Due to the good teacher / pupil ratio in each class, it is usual that teachers will have flexible groups to accommodate the differing needs of each pupil. This takes careful planning, but is necessary to ensure that each child is always working on an appropriate activity.

Each Primary 1 class has the added bonus of assistance from an Early Years practitioner several afternoons most weeks. This gives children continuity as well as helping with the planned activities. Mrs. Wallis and Mrs. Rimmer also assist in classrooms, following a weekly timetable.

Small classes (a maximum of 20 pupils per class) allow the teachers to be very aware of the social, emotional and academic needs of each child and make best provision for these needs at all times. Pupils are encouraged to do their best, to have a go without fear of failure, to learn from their mistakes and to ask for help when help is needed. Whole class, smaller group and individual activities are carefully planned to allow each child the opportunity to learn at their own speed.

Learning Support, from a teacher qualified by The Dyslexia Institute, is available to pupils with specific learning difficulties and may last for just a couple of weeks to a longer period of time. Parents are informed and must give their consent before a child can receive this extra support.