{"id":242,"date":"2023-05-18T14:31:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/?page_id=242"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:45:42","slug":"inclusive-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is Inclusive Support?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Inclusive Support Faculty provides additional support for young people with a variety of needs. The department is led by Ms Waddell, Principal Teacher of Inclusive Support.<\/p>\n<p>The department is also supported in its work through the efforts of external agencies and partnerships, such as EAL Support, Sensory Services, and Flexible Learning Resources. As part of Pupil Support, the department is located on the first floor, close to the Pastoral and DHT offices, Family Wellbeing, and the SDS Careers Advisor\u2019s room.<\/p>\n<p>Within our department we have a suite of 4 rooms. These comprise of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u2018Coorie\u2019 (Nurture Base)<\/li>\n<li>The \u2018Snug\u2019 which is (partitioned) with a small tutorial space<\/li>\n<li>The Inclusive Support classroom<\/li>\n<li>The Tutorial room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Laptops and PCs are utilised regularly. This coupled with the small classroom and support rooms allow for the targeted support of pupils with additional support needs.<\/p>\n<p>Staff in the Inclusive Support Faculty in Trinity High School are committed to helping young people achieve their potential in becoming successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/is-class\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23143955\/IS-Class.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"225,169\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IS Class\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23143955\/IS-Class.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23143955\/IS-Class.jpg\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-full wp-image-2109\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23143955\/IS-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Support Offered<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Inclusive Support Faculty consults regularly with class teachers about pupils\u2019 additional support needs and helps provide information and advice about your child\u2019s learning.\u00a0 Staff help develop suitable course materials and provide strategies to remove barriers and maximise learning.<\/p>\n<p>Support may be provided on a long- or short-term basis depending on the need identified. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>staff involvement within the classroom<\/li>\n<li>extraction from the classroom (to work in one-to-one)<\/li>\n<li>small group tutorials within the faculty<\/li>\n<li>targeted intervention classes<\/li>\n<li>the provision of an alternative course of study, such as wider achievement awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The faculty provides alternative learning materials, differentiating for age, stage, personalisation and choice, supporting young people with a variety of additional support needs.<\/p>\n<p>We provide assessment arrangements for internal assessments and external exams.<\/p>\n<p>Solution oriented and restorative approaches are central to supporting all pupils across the Inclusive Support Faculty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2110\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/picture2-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144059\/Picture2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"225,169\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Picture2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144059\/Picture2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144059\/Picture2.jpg\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-full wp-image-2110\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144059\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Coorie is Trinity High School\u2019s nurture base. It is a homely atmosphere with safe spaces for talking, reflecting, and learning.<\/p>\n<p>Nurture <em>groups<\/em> run across S1-S3. <em>Individual<\/em> nurture sessions also run for pupils in S3-S6.<\/p>\n<p>The Nurture Key Worker conducts individual Nurture sessions and supports group sessions, alongside Inclusive support teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Staff support pupils with emotional regulation needed for positive learning experiences. \u2018Time out\u2019 (when needed) can be offered to support pupils on their \u2018readiness to learn.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2111\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/coorie1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144210\/Coorie1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"169,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Coorie1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144210\/Coorie1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144210\/Coorie1.jpg\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-full wp-image-2111\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144210\/Coorie1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"225\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/coorie2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144211\/Coorie2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"170,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Coorie2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144211\/Coorie2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144211\/Coorie2.jpg\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-medium wp-image-2112\" style=\"font-size: 1rem\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144211\/Coorie2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"225\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Coorie is also home to our School Uniform Exchange and The Cubbie. The Cubbie is our \u2018take what you need\u2019 station. Pupils are invited to take what they need to help them in school or at home. The Cubbie is stocked with food items, toiletries, stationery, and sanitary products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/trinityhighschool\/wellbeing\/inclusive-support\/picture6-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144253\/Picture6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"285,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Picture6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144253\/Picture6.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144253\/Picture6.jpg\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone size-full wp-image-2113\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/public\/trinityhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/3045\/2026\/04\/23144253\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Inclusive Support Faculty run a free breakfast club for all pupils. Bagels, cereals, juice, and hot drinks are provided in The Social Area from 8.20 each morning. Pupils and staff are welcome to take a \u2018grab and go\u2019 breakfast if they are in a rush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staffing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms V Waddell \u2013 Principal Teacher Inclusive Support<\/p>\n<p>Mrs R Quigley \u2013 Inclusive Support Teacher (St. Andrew &amp; St. Columba)<\/p>\n<p>Mrs F Reid \u2013 Inclusive Support Teacher (St. Margaret &amp; St. Therese)<\/p>\n<p>Mrs C O\u2019Neill \u2013 Keyworker<\/p>\n<p>Mrs E Doherty \u2013 Classroom Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Mrs S Downie \u2013 Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Miss I Steinhard \u2013 Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Miss D Mitchell \u2013 Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Ms K McGee \u2013 Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Mr G Coyle &#8211; Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n<p>Mrs I Shendryk &#8211; Additional Support Needs Assistant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Inclusive Support? The Inclusive Support Faculty provides additional support for young people with a variety of needs. The department is led by Ms Waddell, Principal Teacher of Inclusive Support. 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