Additional learning support

At our school, we are committed to ensuring every student is ready and confident to learn. We provide tailored support for students with disabilities and additional learning needs, enabling them to fully participate in all aspects of school life. Importantly, your child does not need a formal diagnosis to receive support within a mainstream classroom, and support can begin at any stage throughout their schooling.

Support Tailored to Your Child’s Needs

We understand that some students require extra assistance to build confidence and achieve their best. We collaborate closely with families and external services to develop personalised support plans and adjustments that suit each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Our additional learning support may include:

• Collaborative teamwork between teachers, support staff, families, external services and most importantly, the students themselves
• Specialist assistance for students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D).
• Tailored programs to challenge and nurture high potential and gifted students.
• Small group tutoring targeting literacy and numeracy skills.
• Regular reviews to monitor progress and update support plans as needed.

Classroom Adjustments May Involve:

• Creating accessible learning environments.
• Using assistive technologies.
• Providing customised instructional resources.
• Offering extra guidance, simplified content, or alternate lesson focuses.

Assessment Adjustments May Include:

• Allowing additional time.
• Using simpler language in instructions.
• Scheduling breaks during tasks.
• Providing alternative ways to complete assignments (e.g., oral presentations instead of written work).

Identifying When a Student Needs Support

We recognise students who may need extra help by:

• Observing changes in learning progress or behaviour.
• Reviewing assessment outcomes and overall learning growth.
• Responding to concerns or requests from parents and carers as well as classroom teachers

All planned adjustments are developed in partnership with families and are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective and responsive to your child’s needs. If you feel your child may benefit from additional support, please get in touch with us.

Our Learning and Support Team

Our dedicated learning and support team ensures that every student receives the help they need, exactly when they need it.

This team works in partnership with families, teachers, and support staff to:

• Understand each student’s individual needs.
• Design appropriate adjustments and support strategies.
• Monitor ongoing progress.
• Connect families to other essential services when required.

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 impairments
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officers
• Community and home-school liaison officers

Please contact us to arrange a meeting with a member of the learning and support team to discuss your child’s strengths, interests, and areas where they might need extra assistance.