Learning Support
Our Pupil Policy 
We welcome pupils with a range of abilities who can follow the main curriculum taught to their age group. We are unable to offer facilities for pupils with extreme physical, learning or behavioural problems needing specialist care.
However, our Learning Support team can offer specialist help to meet the needs of individual pupils, who would benefit from some additional support in order to meet their learning potential. We have a dedicated study area where specialist teaching is provided by experienced and qualified staff, using a range of appropriate materials, resources and strategies including electronic media.
Initial Assessment
Initial identification of a particular learning difficulty or disability (LDD) is made during preliminary assessments on entry to our school. Further diagnostic testing is then carried out by the Learning Support Co-ordinator who will ascertain whether the pupil will be able to follow the course of study offered at HOHS with some additional support. If this is the case, she will recommend an individual support programme that will be discussed with parents. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is then drawn up for the pupil which states the nature and frequency of any support required; a copy of this will be given to parents and to the pupil's teachers. There is a charge for this additional teaching and for some types of specialist assessment.
Who can receive support?
We can give support to pupils of any age, either individually or as a member of a support group. The support given to our pupils is reviewed regularly to monitor progress and development. Our staff will refer pupils at any stage if they perceive a need for support.
At the appropriate stage, we can carry out assessment to ascertain if there is a need for extra time or other concessions in public examinations. We can arrange for individual invigilation for examinations if necessary; a charge will normally be made for this of £15 per hour.
Charges
Individual Lessons 2011 - 2012
£30.00 per hour, £22.50 for 45 minutes and £15.00 for 30 minutes.
Group Lessons 2011 - 2012
£10.00 per lesson for up to three pupils, £7.00 per lesson for up to 5 pupils.
Contact Us
For further information on our admissions policy and learning support please contact Mrs Kim Borrer, Registrar on +44 (0)1603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk