Support for Learning at Portree Primary School

 “Every child can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way.” George Evans

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” Albert Einstein

At Portree Primary School we believe that all children have incredible potential and we also know that no child learns in the same way or at the same pace as another. We appreciate that every child is different and therefore their needs are different.

Ms Strachan is our Additional Support Needs teacher and she is based in the Sunshine Room downstairs.

Together with class teachers, Pupil Support Assistants and parents, Ms Strachan works to support pupils across the school who may need additional support with their learning.

Ms Strachan can also provide support for children with social, emotional and behavioural needs and other related pressures, such as how to cope with anxiety.

We have a Sensory Room which provides a calming space for those who need it.

We offer support to pupils in different ways such as:

• Small group support
• 1:1 time with Additional Support staff
• Adapting the curriculum and the way they are taught
• Assistance from other professionals such as Speech and Language Therapist, School Nurse or Educational Psychologist

If you have any concerns about your child and their learning then please come and speak to someone in school; the class teacher, Ms Strachan or Mrs Matheson.

Independent advice and information

Enquire [ http://enquire.org.uk/] offers independent, confidential advice and information on additional support for learning. They also provide a range of clear and easy to read guides for both parents and children.

Chip+ [ http://www.chipplus.org.uk/ ] offers information, support and advice to the families and carers of children and young with additional support needs, and to professionals who work with them.