Additional learning support

At our school, we ensure every student is ready to learn. We support students with disability and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life. You do not need a formal diagnosis for your child to receive support in a mainstream class. 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, if needed)
• specialist support for students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)

• providing tailored programs to help high potential and gifted 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).

We identify a student may need help when::

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

If extensive adjustments are required, they will be planned in consultation with parents, carers and the Learning and Support Team.  All adjustments are reviewed regularly and changed when needed. If you think your child may need extra help, please talk to your child’s teacher.

Learning and support team

Our Learning and Support Team provides additional support for students when required, working closely 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 (SLSOs)
• School Counsellors and Psychologists
• 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.
• School executive including the Principal

Students are referred to Learning and Support via a referral process that begins with the classroom teacher. If you feel your child may need additional support, or you have any concerns about their wellbeing or progress, please contact their classroom teacher.

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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