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
• 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

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 helps make sure every student gets 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.

Is your child starting Kindergarten within the next 2 years?

Students with additional learning needs may be eligible for additional support through the NSW Department of Education. To access this support, it's best to get in touch with us well before your child is due to start Kindergarten.

Early Intervention

Your child may be eligible to attend an early intervention preschool in our area, or access early intervention resource support, in the 12 months prior to beginning Kindergarten. To apply for this support, you need to contact us at least 18 months prior to when your child is due to commence Kindergarten.

More about early intervention

Support Class

We can apply for support class placements for eligible students within our catchment area. If your child has additional learning needs which may require a support class setting, it is best to get in touch with us at least 9 months before your child is due to commence Kindergarten.

More about support classes

Integration Funding Support

Some students with additional needs are eligible to receive additional support within the mainstream classes through NSW Department of Education integration funding. If your child has a diagnosed learning difficulty, please let us know at enrolment so we can discuss the options to support your child.

More about IFS

Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss the best transition to primary school for your child.

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