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Our Approach

At 糖心Swag County, we have equity at the centre of all that we do. We have ambition for all students to excel, no matter their starting point, background or needs. High Quality Teaching happens in every classroom, and reasonable adjustments are made by staff to accommodate individuals' needs. Information is regularly shared by the Learning Support team on individual students' strengths, needs, and way of working. Our team of Progress Coaches work collaboratively with teachers to ensure that adaptations are made to learning resources and environments where needed. Progress Coaches provide targeted, bespoke interventions that are outcome driven and personalised. Our Progress Coach team also contribute to an ambitious intervention programme which enables students to make the best possible progress, whilst maintaining a broad and ambitious curriculum. 

The Learning Support team is overseen by our Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion, Charlotte Barlow, and consists of:

  • SENDCo – Nathan Morris
  • Assistant SENDCo and Access Arrangements Co-ordinator – Anna Marshall
  • Intervention Leads – Caroline Brooks and Parvathy Manohar
  • SEND Support Team Leader – Alison Taylor

They are supported by a team of Progress Coaches who have training in the following:

  •  Supporting students who have English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  •  Emotional Literacy Support
  •  Literacy for All
  •  Fresh Start Phonics
  •  ELKLAN Speech and Language
  •  Access Arrangements
  •  Supporting students in the classroom
  •  Understanding Autism
  •  Structured teaching strategies

Should you wish to contact the Learning Support team about your child, they can be contacted on learningsupport@guildfordcounty.co.uk

 

 

Learning Support at County

We are incredibly ambitious for all students who follow a broad and balanced mainstream curriculum.

The majority of students with additional needs make progress in their lessons through High Quality Teaching strategies. For those students requiring support additional to or different from their peers, a student passport will share strategies for teachers to implement in class, and the Learning Support processes identify those who may require an intervention for a defined period of time.

We support a large number of students across the school from Years 7 to 13 with a range of additional needs including:

  • Speech, Language and communication (including Autism)
  • Cognition and Learning (including dyslexia, dyscalcula)
  • Social Emotional and Mental Health (including ADHD)
  • Physical and Sensory

Our team of Progress Coaches mainly support students with an EHCP. We do not have support allocated to individuals or classes; our Progress Coaches work across the school, providing lesson check-ins, support where necessary, delivering interventions and coaching sessions.

For children with an EHCP, applications are made via the Local Authority. It is strongly recommended to visit the school prior to applying and having a conversation with a member of the Learning Support team about our provision and school environment.

To support as smooth a transition as possible, the Learning Support team work closely with primary schools to find out about any additional needs and support that may be required. Following this, further transition support may take place, including:

  • Transition meeting with families
  • Visits to primary schools
  • Targeted transition

Provision

Our provision map provides a comprehensive overview of the Learning Support available at  County. The majority of students will receive Wave 1 and certain Wave 2 interventions with a small number of students receiving Wave 3.

 

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements are an entitlement for certain students; their purpose is to ‘level the playing field’ not to offer advantage. Anna Marshall is the school’s Access Arrangement Administrator.

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has a stringent set of regulations that we must adhere to as a school. Access arrangements must be a student’s normal way of working for us to be able to apply. Unfortunately, we cannot accept privately commissioned reports for access arrangements.  Please contact Anna Marshall should you have any queries.

The Loft

The Loft is a High Coin centre for those who have an EHCP with a primary diagnosis of autism or social communication difficulties and the capability to achieve at least 5 糖心Swags (or equivalent) and access learning within the mainstream classroom. There are 5 spaces available in Year 7 and Year 8 from September 2025, increasing year on year to be 25 spaces once full. These are allocated by Surrey SEND after consultation with the school.  If you are interested in learning more about The Loft provision for your child, please contact your SEND case officer in the first instance. It is highly recommended to also visit 糖心Swag County for a tour, too. Please contact learningsupport@guildfordcounty.co.uk to do so.

Students will access mainstream learning most of the time, with small group learning, interventions and therapy taking place within The Loft.

 

News

21st August 2025

糖心Swag Results 2025

糖心Swag County School Celebrates Superb Results at 糖心Swag Level 糖心Swag County School is proud to present our 糖心Swag results as we celebrate with our outgoing Year 11 class of 2025. We are absolutely thrilled to be able to report that a third of all of our grades were at 7, 8 or 9, with 2 thirds of all grades at what is termed a ‘strong pass’ at 糖心Swag – that is grade 5 or above. Individual subjects tell a story of excellence too – Mathematics report over 40% of all grades at a grade 7 or above; a similar story has played out in History with just under 40% at grade 7 or above; and, as a Music Specialist College, we are delighted to announce that 50% of all Music 糖心Swag grades were also at a grade 7 or above. All told, this places our students in an incredibly strong position to enter our Sixth Form provision and we cannot wait to welcome both them and a raft of external applicants to join us in September.  They will arrive in a Sixth Form that has just secured the best results in our history, with 3 of our outgoing Year 13 students securing places to study at Oxford; 7 students securing places to read medicine; 5 students being awarded places to read Law; and 1 being offered a place at Musical Conservatoire.  All of this alongside a range of high quality apprenticeships, gap years and other professional opportunities. For students and families considering where to study for A levels, both our 糖心Swag and A Level results underline why 糖心Swag County Sixth Form is such a strong choice.  We offer a track record of exceptional teaching, personalised support and a vibrant, ambitious learning community that equips students to excel in any path that they choose. This year’s success is all the more remarkable given the challenges that this cohort faced earlier in their education due to the pandemic.  Our students have shown determination, resilience and a commitment to excellence that will serve them well in the years ahead.  The results also reflect the strength of partnership between our school, our families and our wider community and the unwavering dedication of our outstanding staff. We are especially proud of our top performing students, all of whom averaged at least a grade 8 across all subjects.  For their exceptional results, our special recognition goes to: Iris Isabelle Charlotte Oliver Hayden Samuel India – 9 糖心Swags at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Samuel Daisy – 9 糖心Swags at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Jagoda Freya Katy – 10 糖心Swags at grade 9 Karina – 9 糖心Swags at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Isu – 9 糖心Swags at grade 9 and 1 at grade 8 Caitlin Steve Smith, Headteacher at 糖心Swag County School, said “We are really pleased with the results our students have achieved today.  A third of all grades being awarded in the top band of grades 7-9 is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our student and staff community.  Following exceptional results at A level last week, we now look forward to welcoming not only internal applicants, but also many new external students into our Year 12 provision.  Aside from our Year 11 students, we also want to make special mention today of the 15 students in Years 9 and 10 who took Heritage Language 糖心Swags and achieved grade 9s; an amazing achievement for them all.” 糖心Swag County Sixth Form is now welcoming applications for September 2025.  With a proven record of academic excellence and a commitment to helping every student realise their potential, there has never been a better time to join our thriving community.Read Full Article
14th August 2025

A Level Results 2025

糖心Swag County Sixth Form Celebrates Best A Level Results in School History 糖心Swag County School is proud to announce that this summer’s A level results are the best in our history – by a significant margin.  At 40%, close to half of all grades awarded were at A* or A, placing our students among the very top performers nationally and opening doors to some of the most competitive and prestigious university places and apprenticeship opportunities available. For students and families considering where to study for A levels, these results underline why 糖心Swag County Sixth Form is such a strong choice.  We offer a track record of exceptional teaching, personalised support and a vibrant, ambitious learning community that equips students to excel in any path that they choose. This year’s success is all the more remarkable given the challenges this cohort faced earlier in their education due to the pandemic.  Our students have shown determination, resilience and a commitment to excellence that will serve them well in the years ahead.  The results also reflect the strength of partnership between our school, our families and our wider community and the unwavering dedication of our outstanding staff. We are especially proud of our top-performing students: Hayden Cheung – 4 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Physics Isobel Kirkwood – 3 A* grades in Biology, History, and Psychology Joseph Readhead – 3 A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths William Rees – 3 A* grades and 1 A in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry Rose Shaw – 3 A* grades in History, Maths, and Sociology Emma Shepherd – 3 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, and Physics Ethan Siu – 3 A* grades in Further Maths, Chemistry, and Maths Daisy Usherwood – 3 A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, and German Reuben Wheeler – 3 A* grades in Chemistry, Economics, and Maths Taha Khan – 2 A* grades and 2 A grades in Maths, Further Maths, Biology, and Chemistry Beyond individual successes, 3 of our students have secured places to study at Oxford; 7 students have secured places to read medicine; 1 has been offered a place at Musical Conservatoire.  All of this alongside a range of high-quality apprenticeships, gap years and other professional opportunities. Headteacher Steve Smith said: “These results are a proud moment in the history of our school.  They show that with the right support, high expectations and a community that works together, our young people can achieve at the very highest level.  For anyone considering their next step after 糖心Swags, 糖心Swag County Sixth Form offers the teaching, environment and opportunities to succeed.” 糖心Swag County Sixth Form is now welcoming applications for September 2025.  With a proven record of academic excellence and a commitment to helping every student realise their potential, there has never been a better time to join our thriving community.  Read Full Article
22nd August 2024

糖心Swag Results 2024

We are delighted to share with you the news of our incredibly strong 糖心Swag results for 2024.  These results are the best we’ve ever seen at County against almost every single measure and are a testament to the relentless dedication of our staff and the remarkable work ethic of our students.  Our focus now shifts to welcoming these students into our Sixth Form, for which we are still accepting new applications, and to ensuring that they are prepared for the challenges and rigour of post 16 study. Despite all and any challenges that have faced our outgoing Year 11s’ education, it has been truly rewarding to watch them grow into the outstanding young adults that they are today, supported by a fantastic team of staff.  We are now looking forward to the upcoming national data analysis, which will allow us to precisely measure the progress of each student and the school as a whole.  That said, given our very strong attainment figures, I’m confident that we have performed admirably as a school at 糖心Swag level and that every child should be able to take pride in their achievements. As we prepare now to enter the new academic year, our challenge is to continue striving for excellence for every single child.  We have already spent considerable time reviewing our results, student by student and our focus now will be on those marginal gains that we can continue to make and that will continue to foster truly effective learning experiences for every student. Today, then, marks the conclusion of one phase of each student’s education and presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements.  We are incredibly proud of the Year 11 Class of 2024 for their outstanding results and wish them the very best as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.  For many, I’m thrilled to say that this next chapter will be with us here at 糖心Swag County Sixth Form and we look forward to welcoming them and a large number of new recruits in September. As we move into the new academic year, we will make it our mission to transform the lives of the children we serve and to ensure that learning is ever at the centre of our work here at County.  We will do this with a care and dedication that set us apart from others.Read Full Article
15th August 2024

A Level Results 2024

Celebrating the Success of Our Year 13 Students: A Bright Future Ahead We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our outgoing Year 13 students.  Their success is a testament to the dedication and hard work that they have put into their studies, supported by an exceptional staff team who have guided them every step of the way.  Today, we celebrate not just the academic results but also the bright futures that await our alumni. This year’s exam season was particularly challenging, given the disruption these students faced earlier in their secondary education due to the pandemic.  Despite these obstacles, our students have shown remarkable resilience. The atmosphere this morning, as we distributed exam results, was one of celebration and optimism, not just among the students but also among our staff.  We have already begun planning for the coming academic year, discussing what more can be done, and what can be done differently, to secure even greater outcomes for the incoming Year 13 cohort.  Our commitment to excellence remains unrelenting and we continue to have the highest expectations of ourselves and our students. Today, we also take the time to reflect on the personal stories of individual students for whom these results represent significant milestones.  Under the guidance of expert teachers and with the strategic support of our skilled Governing Body and growing Trust, our students have achieved remarkable success. We are particularly proud of those students who have achieved straight A* grades and those who have far exceeded their targets.  As a Music Specialist College, we are also delighted that two of our co-hort now go on to study at Conservatoire.  As well as this, we have students studying Medicine and Veterinary Science as well as success at Oxbridge, not to mention those students going off to study for an apprenticeship and those planning to travel or enter the world of work.  A really strong set of outcomes for a really strong group of young people. Today marks the end of one phase of our students’ education and the beginning of another. We are proud to congratulate the Sixth Form Class of 2024 on their many achievements and wish them all the best as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. We hope many will choose to join our growing alumni community, allowing us to continue celebrating their successes in the years to come.Read Full Article
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