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 know when a student needs 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 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 ensures that every student receives the help they need at the right time. The team is led by our Head Teacher of Learning and Engagement, Mr Jon Lindley, who works alongside a dedicated group of teachers and Student Support Officers to assist students who require learning adjustments or have a range of learning needs.

The Learning and Engagement team shares The Wellbeing Hub with our Wellbeing team. This modern, flexible space is designed to encourage student engagement and provide tailored support.

The team works closely with families, teachers and support staff to:

• understand each student’s individual needs
• plan adjustments and learning supports
• monitor progress carefully
• connect students and families with additional services when 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 support
• 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.