Learning Support
Helping students access learning, build confidence and make meaningful progress.
Students learn differently and at different paces. At St. Peter's, learning support is collaborative — involving teachers, residential staff, specialists and families to identify needs and provide appropriate help.
Diagnostic Assessment & Foundational Labs: Student levels are assessed through diagnostic tests at the start of each academic year, with Maths Lab support available to all classes.
Our Approach
Support begins in the classroom through clear teaching, structured tasks and timely feedback. When difficulty persists, the school gathers evidence, consults the student and family, and agrees on the next steps.
Classroom First
Proactive classroom adjustments, scaffolded tasks, clear instructions and immediate guidance during lessons.
Evidence Gathering
Systematic compilation of observations, diagnostic data, assessment patterns and teacher insights.
Family Consultation
Transparent dialogues involving the student, parents, house staff and leadership to agree on shared goals.
A Possible Support Pathway
How learning needs are observed, evaluated, communicated and addressed through systematic stages.
Teacher Observation
Teacher observation of classwork, assessments and participation.
Learning-Support Pathway
Continuous Collaborative Cycle · Notice → Understand → Plan → Support → Review → Adjust
Student Voice & Parent Partnership
Support is never imposed in isolation. Transparent consultations ensure the child feels heard, respected, and motivated while parents remain fully engaged partners.
Teacher observation & classwork signals
Internal discussions & evidence gathering
Shared goals & tailored classroom targets
Targeted strategies, scaffolding & practice
Periodic progress checks with family
Refining strategies or specialist referral
Support and Guidance
Classroom Scaffolding
Differentiated classroom tasks and scaffolding.
Small-Group & Individual Guidance
Small-group or individual support for identified skills.
Study & Revision Strategies
Organisation, study and revision strategies.
Language & Reading Support
Language support where appropriate.
Level-Raising Teacher Allocation
Additional teachers or classes assigned where needed to raise student levels.
Spoken English Strengthening
Focused support for students needing to strengthen spoken English.
Assistive & Digital Technology
Assistive or digital tools where available and suitable.
Positive Behavioural Guidance
Positive behaviour planning and restorative guidance.
External Professional Coordination
Coordination with counselling, medical or external professionals.
Examination Access Arrangements
Approved examination access arrangements in accordance with CISCE requirements.
Partnership, Confidentiality & Scope
Clear expectations regarding student privacy, data protection, and transparent institutional capabilities.
Partnership and Confidentiality
Student information is confidential and shared only with those directly involved in providing support. Parents are informed about what data is collected, how it is used and how external reports are protected.
→Scope of Support
Support decisions are made individually, based on each child's needs and the school's staffing, facilities and capacity. The school is transparent about what it can offer and avoids commitments it cannot sustain.
→Speak to the Learning Support Team
Learn how St. Peter's School aims to identify learning needs, provide inclusive classroom support and work with families to help students participate and progress.