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
school learning support officers
school counsellors
school psychologists

student support officers
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.

Support Centre

Our Support Centre provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Guided by the NSW Department of Education’s Inclusive Education Policy, our School Learning Support Officers work with classroom teachers and families to identify each student’s strengths and needs, develop personalised learning and support plans, and make appropriate adjustments to teaching and learning. We focus on ensuring all students can participate meaningfully in school life, access the curriculum, and build confidence and wellbeing. Collaboration between staff, families and external professionals helps ensure that every child feels valued, supported and ready to succeed.

Our Support Centre operates as a regional resource, providing specialised educational settings for students who require additional learning and support. Placement is determined through the Department of Education’s Access Request process, which is typically coordinated by the Learning and Support Team at the child’s local public school. Eligibility is based on the Department’s disability criteria and the availability of a suitable placement in a specialist support class.

Students enrolled in specialist classes within regular schools may also participate in selected mainstream classes, where appropriate. This flexible approach allows for meaningful inclusion based on available resources and the personalised learning and support needs of each student.