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.

Our Small School Learning Approach

At our school, learning is student-centred, inclusive, and practical. We offer hands-on learning tailored to individual needs. Our dedicated teachers use evidence-based strategies and technology to personalise lessons, support wellbeing, and engage students in real-world activities. We follow the NSW curriculum to develop skills and creativity for life beyond school.

Key elements of our approach include:

• • Hands-on, real-world learning through activities, group work, and exploration of ideas
  • Using technology to personalise lessons and build digital skills
  • Providing flexible teaching and targeted wellbeing support
  • Delivering programs tailored to Speech and Occupational Therapy needs
  • Connecting students with the community through excursions and local initiatives

We follow the NSW curriculum, helping students build skills, think creatively, and prepare for life beyond school.

To support student progress, we:

• Track learning and provide timely, clear feedback
• Set personal learning goals with students
• Offer extra support through tailored plans and specialist staff
• Embed wellbeing in everyday learning
• Work closely with families to support learning at home and school
• Guide students through key transitions, such as starting school or moving year levels

Discover more about how we support learning and individual needs at our 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 is here to make sure every student gets the help they need, when they need it. We work closely with families, teachers, and specialists like speech therapists and occupational therapists to:

• Understand each student’s needs
• Plan adjustments and supports
• Monitor progress
• Connect with other services if needed

Our team may include:

• Learning and support teachers
• School learning support officers
• School counsellors
• School psychologists
• Student support officers
• Speech and occupational therapists
• 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.

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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