Learning Support
Learning Support Provision within De La Salle College
La Salle Boys’ School opened in September 1966 with approximately 300 boys and 13 teachers. Today, the school serves around 790 pupils, supported by 60 teachers and a large team of support staff, including 60 classroom assistants.
As a Lasallian school, we have a strong mission to nurture and support our most vulnerable pupils, and we warmly welcome boys of all abilities. Guided by our motto, “A Place of Opportunity: Where Every Journey Matters,” the staff within the SEN Department are fully committed to supporting pupils throughout their school journey.
We work collaboratively and professionally with pupils and colleagues to enable every boy to achieve his full potential. Our aim is to develop independent learners who are creative thinkers and confident problem-solvers, equipped with the skills, resilience, and self-belief needed to take their place in society and achieve all they are capable of achieving.
At De La Salle, learning is personalised and tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil. This is achieved through a range of diagnostic assessments in Literacy and Numeracy, which help identify areas of need and progress. The outcomes of these assessments inform pupils’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and guide the creation of targeted support packages.
De La Salle College is committed to providing access to mainstream education for pupils with a wide and varied range of special educational needs. Our Learning Support Department consists of the SENCO, Deputy SENCO’s, Specialist Teachers, and a highly dedicated team of classroom assistants. We work closely with parents and carers, alongside a range of external professional agencies, to deliver an education that is tailored to the individual needs of every pupil.
The school has a Key Stage 3 and a Key Stage 4 Intervention room and 11 specialist provision classrooms, comprising of seven at Key Stage 3 and four at Key Stage 4. We also provide structured support for vulnerable pupils during unstructured parts of the school day.
All pupils are provided with bespoke careers guidance to support informed decision-making and to ensure they transition into a progressive and appropriate post-school pathway, reflecting their individual strengths, interests, and aspirations.
