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 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 (LST)
• school learning support officers (SLSO)
• school counsellors
• 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.

Requesting Therapy Services for your Child at School

Parents can make a request to the school to access outside services for their child during school hours (ie Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy).

Below are the links with the information in what is required and the application form that must be completed and brought to the school office. Hardcopies of these forms are available in the office also.

Department of Education - Information for Parents (PDF)

NHPS Guidelines for Therapy Provision (PDF)

Flow Chart of Actions to Take (PDF)

Parent Request for Provision of Therapy Services (PDF)

Visit the Parent and Carer Hub to find out how to give your child the best start in life - Brighter Beginnings

For more infromation click on the link below:

DoE - Students with Disability External Providers

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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