Additional learning support
At Peakhurst South Public School, we are dedicated to ensuring every student is ready and able to learn in a supportive environment. We provide personalised learning support for students with disability or additional learning needs, enabling them to fully participate in all aspects of school life. Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or simply needs extra assistance, our inclusive programs are designed to start at any stage and work within mainstream classrooms to help every student succeed.
What is additional learning support?
Additional learning support helps students who may need extra assistance to fully engage with their learning and school life.
We do this through:
- personalised teaching approaches tailored to each student’s needs
- in-class support and adjustments to help students succeed alongside their peers
- access to specialist programs and resources that build confidence and skills within and beyond the classroom.
Individualised support for student success
Some students benefit from extra help to feel confident and achieve their best at school. We partner with families to create support plans and adjustments that are tailored to each child’s unique needs.
- Collaboration between teachers, support staff, families and students to meet individual needs
- Ongoing monitoring and updating of support plans and agreed goals to support student progress
- Small group tutoring focused on targeted literacy and numeracy skill development
- Tailored programs designed to challenge and extend high potential and gifted learners
- Specialist assistance for students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- Accessible classroom layouts to support physical and sensory needs
- Use of assistive technology to aid learning and engagement
- Instructional materials tailored for different learning styles
- Additional guidance, modified content or alternative lesson focuses
- Specialised resources to help every student participate fully
- Extra time to complete tasks
- Access to assistive technology or adaptive tools
- Modified tasks or simplified instructions
- Alternative formats, such as oral presentations or visual responses
- Support from teachers or aides during the assessment
- Teachers observe changes in learning or behaviour that may indicate a need for support
- Regular review of assessment results and student progress to identify areas of need
- Open communication with parents and carers who raise concerns or seek additional support for their child
- Learning and support co-ordinator
- Learning and support teachers
- School learning support officers
- School counsellors / psychologist
- School wellbeing officer
- Itinerant support teacher for hearing
- Ensures students receive timely, appropriate support
- Collaborates with families, teachers, and support staff
- Assesses and understands each student’s individual needs
- Plans and implements tailored adjustments and supports
- Monitors student progress and coordinates with external services when necessary
Adjustments are planned in partnership with parents and carers, reviewed regularly, and updated as needed. If you believe your child may benefit from extra support, please contact us.
Have a question about learning support?
If you would like to discuss your child’s strengths, interests and any areas where they may need additional support, please contact us. We’re here to work together with you to ensure your child receives the support they need to thrive.
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