Welcome to the AEN Department

At BRIT, we're committed to our students achieving the best possible outcomes, and that includes any students who are neurodiverse and/or who have additional educational needs. We have a dedicated department with ample spaces for students to work independently or with staff, and a team of experienced Learning Support Assistants.

Meet the Team

Our team comprises highly trained, experienced, and motivated staff, many of whom have particular specialisms.

• SENCO - Lakshmy Rajah
• Deputy SENCO - Louise Powell
• Admin - Kieu Linh Kerrison and Rizza Joy Saato

Contact the department directly here.

LSAs with additional roles

• KS4 Transition LSA - Jasmine Cook
• P16 Transition LSA - Aaliyah Malik
• Emotional Literacy (ELSA) and Music - Raen Tan
• SEMH Coordinator - Josh Rogers
• HLTA for Science and English, LSA for KS4 & Dance - Fran Ypes
• Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Specialist - Adina Havard
• EHCP Student Coordinator and IDD Teacher - Lisa Jennings
• VAD Teacher - Clodagh Croghan

We also have a large team of non-specialist LSAs supporting our students at BRIT.

Types of AEN and Neurodiversity we support

Many of our students have a combination of needs and adapt our support accordingly.

• Dyscalculia
• ASD
• ADHD/ADD
• Slower processing
• Visual/Hearing impairment

We adapt our support to meet the individual needs of students.

Types of Support

• 1:1 sessions
• Small group sessions
• Support with assistive technology and resources
• SALT (Words First)

Specialisms

While all our staff have the skills and experience to support students across the curriculum, the team have a number of specialist areas that our students can draw upon.

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Visual Art and Design
• Interactive Digital Design
• Music
• Dance
• Technical Theatre Arts

‘When a flower doesn’t bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.’

Alexander Den Heijer