Bedwas High School Learning Coach Provision Learning Coach Function Co-ordinator / Full-time Learning Coach: Miss Leigh Holtzhausen For any further information, please contact Miss Holtzhausen directly.

LEARNING COACH PROVISION At Bedwas High School, Learning Coaches (LC) work as both Mentors and Coaches, offering: One-to-one academic coaching – referred by Progress Managers (PM) Provision for Self-Referral in all Key Stages Drop-in facility for KS5 for one-off appointments Support and mentoring through Club 325 Support and mentoring for break or lunch drop-ins – all pupils Group Workshops – allocated by PMs and LC Discrete Year 11 tutor group Support during Year 12 & 13 Induction Coursework support in some Year 11 BTEC / NCFE lessons Other support staff perform the LC Function via their roles, but do not currently offer one-to-one academic coaching: Mrs P. Gregory – Learning Support Assistant / Club 325 LC Mr S. Nicholas – Educational Support Officer / Part of the Wellbeing Team Mrs G. Brown – Science Teacher / Form Tutor

IDENTIFICATION OF PUPILS Pupils who have been identified as either facing barriers to their learning or who are underperforming in 4 or more subjects can be referred to a Learning Coach (LC) by Progress Managers (PM) or members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for one-to-one support. PMs will refer pupils based on one type of referral – slightly different for each Key Stage. Each Year Group has an allocated number of one-to-one spaces – the majority being in KS4 and KS5. With all referrals to a LC, the support offered is strategy and skills-based, not subject-based. During the year, pupils may also be identified for focussed group workshops. (LC/PMs/SLT) The Year 11 PM and the LC will liaise in selecting a discrete tutor group for mentoring. ONE-TO-ONE COACHING LCs work with pupils for a half-hour appointment, once a week. Depending on the pupil and the nature of the referral, this is usually between 5 and 10 sessions. Pupils are issued with appointment slips during registration to produce to teachers to verify the appointment. After an initial meeting with pupils, the LC will make a decision about the suitability of the intervention and liaise with the PM. Feedback is shared at regular intervals with PMs. If pupils do not attend well, and have no valid excuses for missing appointments, they are removed off the LC list after 3 appointment attempts. The PMs are informed of poor attendance and a lack of engagement. After having built some rapport with each pupil, and gaining insight into the specific needs of each individual, a programme of support is put in place. Where necessary, LCs will liaise with subject teachers to offer the best possible support for the pupil. At the end of the intervention, pupils fill in an Exit Questionnaire and the LC sends an Exit Referral to the relevant PM.

One-to-one Coaching is based on one of the following types of referral:  LEARNING SKILLS  ORGANISATION / TIME MANAGEMENT  PRESENTATION SKILLS  PERSEVERANCE / MOTIVATION  PATHWAYS (CURRENT / FUTURE)  STRESS MANAGEMENT  INDEPENDENT LEARNING  CATCH UP / TRANSITION KS3  STUDY / REVISION SKILLS  ORGANISATION / TIME MANAGEMENT  CATCH UP / TRANSITION  PERSEVERANCE / MOTIVATION  LEARNING SKILLS  PATHWAYS (CURRENT / FUTURE)  STRESS MANAGEMENT  INDEPENDENT LEARNING KS4  STUDY / REVISION SKILLS  WORKLOAD / TIME MANAGEMENT  TRANSITION INTO KS5  PERSEVERANCE / MOTIVATION  EXAM TECHNIQUES  LEARNING SKILLS  PATHWAYS (CURRENT / FUTURE)  STRESS MANAGEMENT  INDEPENDENT LEARNING  EFFECTIVE NOTES / ESSAY PLANNING KS5

One of our Referral Forms…

GROUP WORKSHOPS Groups are identified by the LC, PMs and SLT for focussed coaching in areas such as Revision Skills or Exam Techniques. LCs will also run group workshops as the need arises. For example, at the request of Club 325 regulars, a Relaxation Techniques Workshop was run in May 2014 and again in May CLUB 325 Club 325 is open to all pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, offering, amongst other things: A comfortable, relaxed workspace for pupils to continue with homework or coursework or to unwind after a busy school day Access to the support, advice and guidance of a LC – in a variety of areas An opportunity to explore different ways to learn, revise and prepare for exams The chance to get subject-specific assistance from KS5 Academic Peer Mentors Mondays & Thursdays 3pm to 5pm KS 5 DROP-IN KS5 pupils are encouraged to drop-in for support as required: Specialist guidance for improving their learning Assistance in organising workload Time Management Stress Management Study and Exam tips Support with their Personal Statements Week A – Thu, L3 Week B – Wed, L3

For any further information, please contact Miss Holtzhausen directly.