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Meeting the needs of all our pupils

Meeting the needs of our pupils


Each pupil's progress is closely monitored and additional support is offered to students in Years 8-14 who have particular needs so that they can achieve their full potential.

While problems relating to work or study will be dealt with through extra help from the class teacher, it is recognised that some pupils need extra support. Educationally gifted children are encouraged to go beyond the demands of the school curriculum. In keeping with the Code of Practice for Northern Ireland, a policy for Special Educational Needs (SEN) is in place.

The SEN co-ordinator, working closely with other staff is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the policy. Assessments are put in place to identify pupils with special educational needs. Information and concern from parents is central to the process. When a pupil has a statement of special educational needs, this information and the arrangements to address their needs is communicated to all staff with whom the pupil has contact.

Area Learning Community

St Louis Grammar School is one of 14 schools active in the local Area Learning Community. The ALC has been established to develop further post-primary education
provision in the area it serves in a manner which promotes a culture of collaboration and respect for cultural diversity.

Whilst the community recognises the autonomy and ethos of the individual schools, the education providers of the area will progress the aspirations of the Entitlement Framework and support the implementation of the community's strategic planning.

The community's strategic intent is to act as advocate for all of the young people of the area, developing an agreed framework of educational provision which provides equality of opportunity for achievement and progression and an agreed framework of holistic education.

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Sharing Education Partnership

We are delighted to be involved in the SEP scheme, a programme funded by the International Fund for Ireland, Atlantic Philanthropies and managed by Queen's University.
This scheme promotes reconciliation by facilitating collaboration and sharing between schools. Now in its second year, it has proved to be an excellent vehicle to develop collaborations with schools in our area and build upon the existing partnerships that have already been established.