Amherst Primary School

Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Support Programmes

Amherst always aims to be as inclusive as possible. We deliver High Quality Inclusive Practice (HQIP) strategies for all children in class, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). 

Additional Learning Programmes are sometimes provided for children with needs in particular areas of learning or to support their physical or educational development. These programmes can be delivered in class by respective teachers or by Learning Support Assistants, or the children may receive extra support outside the classroom from specialist teachers or staff from different services, linked with our school to provide a range of support mechanisms. 

Programmes include but are not limited to: 

1. LALSIT literacy teaching – we have two specialist literacy teachers in school to support children's learning.
2. Speechlink – provides constructive strategies to improve speech sounds 
3. Language Link – provides strategies to improve the use of language 
4. Word Aware – a programme focusing on building children's vocabulary and understanding 
5. Paired Reading for fluency – a strategy to support the development of children's fluency
6. Number Sense and Number Stacks – programmes in school to support fundamental maths skills
7. Precision Teaching - specific, repeatable teaching building confidence and automaticity
8. Sensory Circuits - support programme for sensory needs
9. Lego Therapy - helps with emotional needs and fine motor control
10. ELSA support - a range of emotional support strategies through our three trained ELSA staff
11. Phonic 'keep up' groups - opportunities for children to fill any phonics gaps they may have

'Fundamentals' - lead by the Sports Commission to support the development of gross motor skills 

Amherst Primary Scxhool also has external support from specialist teaching partners including:

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)- specialist speech and language therapists 

Occupational Therapy (OT) - specialist therapist to support children's gross and fine motor skill development 

Physiotherapy - specialists provide 1:1 support for special physical needs 

Les Voies Outreach (LVO) – social, emotional and behavioural support for a range of needs

In addition to this, we have our community support partner including: 

KPMG - provide regular 1:1 reading practice with children in school