Breaking down barriers to learning, supporting pupil engagement and regular attendance

The school’s ‘Breaking Barriers’ team plays an important role in identifying and supporting pupils who may face challenges to their learning and well-being. The team, which includes senior and middle leaders and learning support assistants, meet weekly to consider pupils who may require additional support. They consider pupils’ learning needs alongside wider factors such as family circumstances, well-being, safeguarding and attendance. This shared understanding helps staff to identify appropriate support and interventions for individual pupils. The team then monitors the progress and well-being of these pupils carefully, reviewing the impact of the support provided and adapting it where needed to ensure that pupils receive effective and timely help. This is highly beneficial in supporting individual pupils’ well-being and is impacting very positively on improving rates of attendance.

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