Additional learning support

At our school, we make sure every student is ready to learn and feel included. We support students with disability and additional learning needs to join in all parts of school life. Your child doesn’t need a formal diagnosis to get support in a mainstream class, and help can start at any time during their school journey.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and succeed at school. We work closely with families to create support plans and make adjustments that meet each child’s unique needs.

Additional learning support can include:

• Teachers and support staff collaborating with families (and with students, when needed)
• Specialist help for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
• Tailored programs for high potential and gifted students to meet their advanced learning needs
• Small group tutoring focused on literacy and numeracy
• Regular check-ins to review and adjust support plans

Classroom adjustments may include:

• Accessible classrooms and assistive technology
• Instructional resources suited to individual needs
• Extra guidance, simplified content, or a different focus during lessons

Assessment adjustments may involve:

• Extra time to complete tasks
• Simplified language
• Breaks during assessments
• Alternative ways to demonstrate learning, such as oral presentations instead of written work

We identify when a student needs support by:

• Teachers noticing changes in learning or behaviour
• Reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• Parents and carers sharing concerns or requesting help

Adjustments are planned with parents and carers. They 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 makes sure every student gets the help they need, right when they need it. They work closely with families, teachers, and support staff to:

• Understand each student’s individual needs
• Plan adjustments and tailored supports
• Monitor how students are progressing
• Connect families with other services if needed

The 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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