In line with Midlothian policy of promoting the inclusion of pupils with additional support needs in mainstream education, our departmental aim is to create an equitable learning environment for all pupils within the school.
The Support for Learning Team comprises of teachers and Learning Assistants who are specialists in ASL. Our department is an integral part of the Pupil Support Team who work alongside guidance staff, subject teaching staff, youth workers and a wide range of external agencies to meet the needs of the pupils in our care.
We aim to support pupils within the classroom setting wherever possible but recognise a number of our pupils require more targeted, individualised support to develop their literacy, numeracy and well-being.
We support all young people in the school through transition at both junior and senior levels to ensure that they have the opportunity and skills to pursue positive destinations. Our ‘Support for All’ policy aims to ensure our young people transition to appropriate and successful placements, be it secured employment training or further/higher education.
As a department, we provide:
Members of the SFL Department
Mrs T Edge-Loake Principal Teacher SfL (Monday – Thursday)
Ms A Colquhoun SfL Teacher
Mrs C Blyth Learning Assistant (Monday – Wednesday)
Mrs A Glen Learning Assistant
Mrs K Harley Learning Assistant
Ms C Pierrepoint Learning Assistant
Mrs B Furneaux Learning Assistant
Ms N Young Learning Assistant (TLC)