SJL Prospectus 2023-2024 (1) - Flipbook - Page 13
Education for a changing world
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Care, Guidance
& Support
Successful learning thrives when students feel
safe, confident, respected and valued.
From the moment a child obtains a place at Sir John
Lawes, the process of supporting them to become a
successful learner within a nurturing environment
begins. On entering the school, all students become
members of a form group comprising students of the
same age who are all experiencing the same stage of
their education. This marks the beginning of a strong
bond with their form tutor who will maintain an
overview of each child’s academic and personal
development. Year groups are supported by a Head of
Year and Student Services Manager, who take an
overview of the students’ progress; we also have a
school counsellor on site.
In addition every member of the SJL community,
students and staff, belongs to one of seven Houses:
Austen, Britten, Hepworth, King, Lawes, Newton and
Ryder - all named after leaders in their field and
positive role models. Students earn points for their
Houses through excellent work or effort and through
taking part in specific competitions and their House
group provides cross-year support and
encouragement.
Careers guidance runs throughout the school years,
beginning with Enterprise Days in Years 7, 8 and 9,
work experience in Years 10 and 12 and careers fairs in
Years 11, 12 and 13 to give just a few examples.
Students also have the opportunity to meet with our
school careers staff and external careers advisers for
individual advice and guidance. Each year our students
progress to courses at the best universities and
employment with most prestigious companies.
Students with special educational needs are well
catered for by our experienced Learning Support
faculty and they are given all the help they need to
achieve their full potential. Appropriate arrangements
are made for students with disabilities to access every
area of school life.