Eastbourne College is a friendly and caring co-educational school. We are always happy to meet parents and children, show them round and discuss their children's needs.

The College aims to recruit pupils who will cope with the academic demands and pass the GCSE hurdle for entry into the sixth form. Children who have experienced some learning difficulties, but are able to achieve 50% in subjects at Common Entrance, and have interests and talents that can be nurtured and developed here should thrive.

The school has a Learning Support department, led by the Head of the Learning Support and assisted by part-time teachers, offering specialist support in a dedicated suite of rooms.  

Pupils identified with specific learning difficulties will be issued with an Individual Education Plan and their progress monitored.  Subject teachers are informed about the pupil’s specific needs, and the Learning Support department will work with staff and pupil to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place.

Specialist support lessons may also be recommended and these will be taught within small groups, pairs or individually, according to the identified specific needs.  Such lessons are organised at the beginning of each term and they take place around the demands of a pupil’s academic timetable and co-curricular activities. We are keen to ensure that every opportunity exists for pupils to achieve their full potential and pupils are encouraged to approach the Learning Support department if they feel we can be of any help.

As pupils approach public examinations additional support will be offered which will cover such areas as study skills including revision and examination techniques. The Learning Support department will of course ensure that pupils entitled to access arrangements for public examinations receive their entitlement.