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The S.S.C. provides a place where disaffected pupils can be educated, and encouraged, for a short period of time in order that they can return to mainstream school with a more positive attitude.

The statement ‘Disaffected Pupils’ covers a broad spectrum and includes :-

• Low self-esteem.
• Low levels of learning ability.
• School refusers.
• Pupils who have returned to school after a long term illness.

All pupils who come to the S.S.C. are encouraged (as far as possible) to follow their own timetable and in the majority of cases are integrated back into class after a short period of time.

What happens when a pupil is placed in the S.S.C?

• Individual pupils are assessed as to strengths and weaknesses so as to capitalise on strengths and address weaknesses.
• Work is set by subject staff and with the help of the S.S.C. staff, completed and handed back for marking.
• The S.S.C. can be seen as a place for reflection and consideration as to why they have been placed there.
• Pupils will not be placed in the S.S.C for long periods of time except in extreme circumstances.

The S.S.C. is equipped with :-

• Five networked P.Cs and a Laptop computer enabling pupils to access any saved work from mainstream school.
• A keyboard for the musically minded.
• T.V. and Video enabling pupils to watch educational programmes and videos.
• Text books to cover all subjects and a small selection of reading books.

It is as well equipped as a mainstream classroom so no child is disadvantaged through lack of resources.

Life after the SSC

During their time in the S.S.C.pupils are encouraged to go back into specific lessons for one period at a time. These are normally lessons in which the pupil has strengths. Gradually these lessons are increased until the pupil is attending at least 75% of normal timetabled lessons.

Once it is felt pupils are ready they are then placed back into mainstream school on a full time basis, and only occasionally are they referred back to the S.S.C. ,and normally only for specific lessons where the pupil has problems. We will, however, monitor the student’s behaviour for some time after leaving the S.S.C.

What can I do as a parent to help?

• Talk to your son /daughter and ask why they are in the S.S.C.
• Be positive in your approach.
• Try to get your child to reflect on the reasons they are isolated from their teaching groups.
• Please feel free to visit the S.S.C. at any time. This will support your child and help us in our work.

If You wish to visit the S.S.C or would like to speak to a member of the S.S.C team you can contact them at the details below:

Mr. J. Gorman (S.S.C. Manager)
Mr. N. Bollans (Teaching Assistant)

Student Suport Centre
The Meden School & Technology College
Burns Lane ,
Warsop,
Mansfield,
Nottinghamshire NG20 OQN
Phone: 01623 843517 Ext 171