WESC learners celebrate GCSE results
Three learners from WESC Foundation, The Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment in Exeter, are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results.
The determined learners have faced more challenges than most, as they are all registered visually impaired, and they gained passes in Maths, Science, English, Leisure and Tourism, and PE along with thousands of other teenagers
Additional support is offered to help the learners through the exam process, such as extended time allowed and the use of technology.
GCSEs still pose many challenges and both the learners and their teachers are delighted with their achievements.
Carolyn Hallett, the exams coordinator, said: “Our students have a lot to be proud of. Not only do they have to contend with visual impairment and other complex needs, but one of the students also has significant memory issues, making their collective achievements even more impressive. They have all worked really hard to overcome their individual battles and I wish them all the success for the future.”
"An education at WESC Foundation, however, is about so much more than just academic achievement, as equally vital is the role the school plays in preparing the learners for a life after education.
"All programmes at WESC Foundation include the Core Curriculum and Specialist Curriculum options, putting emphasis on its Skills and Knowledge for Independent People (SKIP) programme, helping to support transition into the wider world and promoting independent living. This teaches learners how to use a cane, to navigate their surroundings, to have a daily routine and generally to deal with everyday tasks confidently and independently.
"Our GCSE learners Harryot, Ben and Will have all made enormous progress, and Will, who has cerebral palsy, has made great progress towards independent living with the help of WESC staff members."
WESC learner Harryot said: “We have had a lot of support from technology throughout our GCSE studies and I’m really excited to continue in September. WESC Foundation has really helped me to become more independent. We even went up to London for a theatre trip.”
