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
• develops collaborative partnerships and connect with other services if needed.

At Yarrawarrah Public School, the Learning Support Team consists of:

• the Principal,

• the Assistant Principal from each Stage,

• the Assistant Principal: Curriculum and Instruction,

• the Learning Support Coordinator,

• and the school counsellor.

The School Counsellor

Our School Counsellor, provides valuable assistance to the students through a variety of strategies including individual psychological assessments, developing individual educational and behavioural programs in consultation with the teachers and parents, and through liaison with external professionals. Parents are able to request their child to see our School Counsellor using the School Bytes Portal.

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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