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
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small group tutoring to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support 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.
Personalised Learning and Support Plan
Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs) support a wide range of students with additional learning and support needs. Personalised learning and support plans include:
- Assessed individual education needs of the student
- The provision of adjustments or support to meet the students’ assessed needs
- Monitoring and review of the impact of the adjustment/support being provided
- Consultation and collaboration of teachers with parents, support staff and other professionals where required.
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
Randwick Public School Learning Support team addresses the needs of all students through initiation, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of educational programs. The main role of the Learning Support team is to ensure the needs of all students are being met through universal, targeted or intensive supports/programs.
Our learning and support team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with students, families, teachers, support staff and external agencies 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:
- deputy principal
- learning and support teachers
- school counsellors
- school psychologists
- itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
- English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
- community and home school liaison officers.
Learning and Support Referral Process
- Parents with concerns for their child/children should talk to the class teacher first. Teachers will then plan adjustments and supports and monitor student progress
- After initial discussions and supports teachers will refer any concerns to the Assistant Principal.
- In an emergency or situations or where it is not appropriate to talk to the class teacher or Assistant Principal, please contact the office or senior executive. The Deputy Principals and the Principal can also support you in regard to your child once other avenues have been contacted.
- If teachers/parents have ongoing concerns about a child, a referral may be submitted to the Learning Support Team. The team will then decide on the most beneficial path for the child based on their individual needs.
Support Staff
Our school has a dedicated support team who work closely with students, teachers, and families to ensure every child can thrive. They provide wellbeing, learning, and classroom support to help students achieve their best.
- Psychologists/Counsellor: Our school psychologists and are available for student support and assessment. Referrals can be made by parents, teachers or students by contacting the school office.
- Learning Support Teachers: Our Learning and Support teachers provide intervention and support for students experiencing difficulties in Literacy and Numeracy. The Learning Support program involves small group educational programs and parents are informed before inclusion of their child in one of these programs.
- SLSOs: School Learning Support Officers work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher. They provide assistance to students with disabilities and additional learning and support needs. They can provide assistance with school routines, class activities and support of students.
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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