Additional learning support
At John Palmer Public 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.
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.
- 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 (see below)
- extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons
- assessment adjustments (see below).
- accessible classrooms
- assistive technology
- instructional resources
- more time
- simpler language
- breaks during tasks
- different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).
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.
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.
- the class teacher
- 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.
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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