Welcome to the Special Needs Department

The Special Needs department was established over twenty years ago at Mowden. During its time it has helped many children with specific learning difficulties to read, spell and cope with the academic curriculum, ultimately resulting in them passing Common Entrance in their final year.

Pupils who attend lessons in the department follow a multi-sensory teaching programme delivered by a specialist teacher, mostly on a one to one basis. The number of lessons they attend and speed at which they complete the programme is tailored to their individual needs.

Class sizes are small at Mowden, enabling all teaching staff to support and encourage pupils with special needs across the curriculum.

The Special Needs department provides support to colleges with issues pertaining to individual pupil requirements, and offers in-service training. When necessary, the department will liaise with outside agencies to supply unique intervention.