Additional learning support

At our school, we aim for every student to be 'willing, able and equipped' for learning. We support students with disability and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life. Your child does not necessarily need a formal diagnosis to receive support in a mainstream class. Our teachers are skilled at differentiating programs to tailor supports to individual students to enhance access to the curriculum and experience success. Support can begin at any stage of school.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at school. We work closely with families to make support plans and adjustments that suits each child’s needs.

Additional learning support can include:

• teachers and support staff working together with families and students (where possible and needed)
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

• providing tailored programs to help high potential and gifted (HPG) students with their advanced learning needs

• small-group tutoring to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support for students

• regular check-ins to review and update the planned supports

• changes to the classrooms:

  • accessible classrooms
  • assistive technology
  • instructional resources

• extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons

• assessment adjustments:

  • more time
  • simpler language
  • breaks during tasks
  • different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks)
  • scribe or support staff

Students may need help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

Adjustments are planned and implemented and we maintain regular communication between parents and carers, and any other professionals involved in supporting the student. It may be appropriate to formalise a learning support plan. These are reviewed regularly and changed when needed. If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

Learning and Support Team

Our Learning and Support Team (LST) meet regularly to discuss support needs and how every student can get the help they need at the right time. The team works with families, teachers and support staff to:

• understand each student’s needs
• plan adjustments and supports
• monitor progress
• connect with other services if needed.

Our learning and support team may include:

• learning and support teachers
• school learning support officers
• school counsellors
• school psychologists

• student support officers
• itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officers
• community and home school liaison officers.

Contact us to meet with a member of this team to talk about your child’s strengths, interests and areas where they may need support.

Have a question about learning support?

We’re here to talk through your options. Contact us to speak with the principal or learning and support team.

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