Individual Tutoring & Special Needs
This department works across the School to ensure that all pupils receive the support that they need for effective learning and maximum development.
Individual Tutoring
As well as a strong focus on developing team players through group activity, Sedbergh School also encourages individual development and achievement.
In music, instrumental lessons are given by our extensive specialist team of visiting teachers, and the high standard of teaching has contributed to our excellent record in external Associated Board examinations.
In sport, individual coaching has helped Sedbergh achieve an enviable record for high level representation in a wide range of sports from rugby, cricket, netball and hockey to shooting, fell running and sailing.
The School also provides strong support for overseas students for whom English is not the first language.
Special Educational Needs
Our Special Needs Department works across Sedbergh School to ensure that all pupils receive the support that they need for effective learning and maximum development. We aim to identify, at the earliest opportunity, any child who may have Special Educational Needs. Different levels of intervention are then provided to match the individual child’s requirements.*
Where a particular need is identified, specialist teaching is given, usually on a one-to-one basis, and pupils may be withdrawn from other lessons for this. The main area of expertise is in supporting pupils with dyslexia and associated literacy difficulties but extra support on Mathematics and English can also be provided when needed. The department team ensures that all members of staff are aware of each pupil's needs so that such requirements can be met in all School settings.
Admission arrangements
Should any young person applying to the School already have identified Special Educational Needs, relevant reports should be submitted for consideration as part of the admissions process.
* Sedbergh maintains a strong academic tradition and the Special Needs Department focuses on enabling pupils to achieve high standards. The School would not be a suitable learning environment for children with below average academic ability.