Good qualifications in English and maths are what employers demand. Michael Gove: Education Secretary Numeracy and Literacy for Life Without reading and writing skills they find it difficult to access the curriculum and achieve well in their examinations. As a result, too many young adults lack the functional skills to make their way in the modern world. They are more likely to be unemployed, unwell, in prison, or supported by the state. Sir Michael Wilshaw: Ofsted Chief Inspector

Numeracy and Literacy for Life

Supporting our Pupils At Batchwood School we offer a wide range of personalised support to help our pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Pupils receive support which is specific to their needs and can include: Toe by Toe Daily Basic Skills lessons Twice weekly numeracy lessons One-to-one literacy/numeracy Speech and Language Therapy After school one-to-one tuition

Personalised Learning We aim to enable all pupils to achieve qualifications in English and maths. We provide a range of nationally recognised qualifications to suit each pupil: GCSE Entry Level Certificate ALAN Functional Skills

English Maths 100% 82%