Learning Support
The School commits to providing a holistic education and to supporting each individual student from policies and practice.
The School views English Language Learning and (A)SEND as part of the same entity: Learner Support, and the staff work closely together to support student needs and identify latent learning issues which may have been masked by limited English language skills.
The staff are very approachable, and students are encouraged to seek help through a welcoming open-door policy. Through targeted training, teaching staff are encouraged and equipped to take responsibility for language development and supporting individual learning needs.
Head of Learning Support & PSHE Coordinator
Mrs Jenny Nelson
Mrs Nelson joins LEH Foshan as the Head of Learning Support & PSHE Coordinator, bringing over 15 years of diverse education experience from the UK, South Africa, South Korea, China, Peru, and UAE. Proficient in teaching English to native and non-native speakers, she covers levels from Year 1 to A Level and even university. Her dedication to teaching excellence was recognised with the Top Teacher in English award for Grade 12 from the South African Government in Johannesburg when she was teaching in South Africa. Mrs Nelson holds a Master’s Degree in Literary Linguistics from Nottingham University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Linguistics (First-Class Honours) from the University of Ulster. Additionally, she earned an iSENCO qualification and an iPGCE from the University of Derby.
A Team of Seasoned Language Specialists
Under the leadership of Mrs Nelson, LEH Foshan boasts a dedicated team of highly qualified English language experts, each possessing extensive experience in teaching English within the international school context.
ELL Coordinator
Mr Christopher Johnson
Mr Christopher Johnson brings two decades of specialised experience in English as an Additional Language (EAL) education to LEH Foshan. An accomplished EAL coordinator, he has developed and implemented highly effective bridging programmes that successfully prepare non-native English speakers for the Cambridge international curriculum.
Leading by example, Mr Johnson has mentored teams of EAL teachers to deliver exceptional language support across the curriculum. His collaborative leadership style and outstanding communication skills have consistently produced measurable improvements in both language acquisition and academic achievement for EAL students.
ELL Teacher & House Parent
Mr Thomas Fitzpatrick
Mr Fitzpatrick holds a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Manchester and brings a strong background in critical analysis and communication to his role as an ELL teacher. He has experience in education and customer service, including coordinating school ski holidays at Interski in Italy, where he developed his organisational and communication skills. Mr Fitzpatrick is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping students develop their English language skills and confidence.
Acknowledgement of Different Learning Needs
As a school, we recognise that our students learn at different speeds and levels of success. All students joining LEHF go through different admissions assessments, including reading comprehension assessments, CAT 4, writing assessments, interviews and Oxford Placement Test to find out the student’s comprehensive abilities in English as well as their potential to learn the English language.
Support in Prep School
In the Prep School, we have a team of fantastic Teaching Assistants who support students' learning inside and outside the classroom. We have a specialist ELL teacher who also supports students within the classroom with their English Language Learning.
Support in Secondary School
In Secondary School, we offer pull-out sessions of a term of intensive English Language lessons for students in Key Stage 3 who need support and we also have ELL teachers who push-in to classes and support the subject teachers across Key Stage 4 and Pre-A Level.
