Learning | Learning Assistance Programme
The Learning Assistance Programme offers support by trained volunteers on a one-to-one basis for students of any age with a variety of needs.
Student needs may include:
- Extension for any of a range of talents or strengths
- Support for specific learning difficulties (e.g. reading, mathematics etc.)
- English or other language support
- Development of self-esteem
- Need for socialisation
A student may enter the programme on the recommendation of a teacher to the LAP Management Team who train volunteers and maintain a database in readiness for potential student/volunteer matches. Once a match is made and agreement is reached between the student, the parents and the volunteer, the LAP pair meet regularly, usually for a 45-60 minute session weekly during the school day. Volunteers typically come from within the ISL parent community and receive training in the philosophy and processes of LAP, including managing confidentiality. It is also possible for senior students to become LAP volunteers.