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 plan 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
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small group support to provide targeted literacy and numeracy for students
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regular check-ins to review and update the planned supports
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changes to the classrooms:
- accessible classrooms
- assistive technology
- instructional resources
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extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons
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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 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:
- principal and school executives
- learning and support teachers
- school learning support officers
- school counsellors / school psychologists
- English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
- itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
- 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.
MultiLit Program - Home - MultiLit
MacqLit For years 2 - 6
MacqLit is an explicit and systematic reading intervention program for small groups of older low-progress readers
MiniLit - For Years 1 -2
MiniLit is an evidence-based, explicit and effective early literacy intervention program for teaching reading skills to children who are in the bottom 25% of the expected range for their age group in Year 1 or 2. MiniLit is a Tier 2 small group program (up to four students per group) within a Response to Intervention framework, but it can also be used on a one-to-one basis. MiniLit is available to schools only.
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.