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Learning difficulties

Learning Support Services (LSS) consists of multi-disciplinary teams of advisory and specialist teachers working for the Local Authority (LA).

The teams offer advice, support and specialist intervention for a range of special needs, including:

  • physical and sensory impairments;
  • learning difficulties;
  • autism;
  • speech and language;
  • specific learning difficulties;
  • behaviour, emotional and social problems.

Team members promote inclusion and access, working with children from birth to 19 years in a variety of settings, including early years, schools, clinics and in the home.

School staff, governors, parents and carers are supported in meeting the needs and raising the achievement of all children experiencing barriers to learning.

There are close links with other services within the LA and agencies in health and social services.

The LSS provides opportunities for Continual Professional Development (CPD) for teachers and teaching assistants.

For more information contact Learning Support Service by telephone: 01634 334154 / 01634 337321 or by email: childrens.services@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Learning Support Service, Clifton Road, Strood, Kent ME2 2DT

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