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

At Jannali Public School, our Learning and Support Team ensures that every student receives the right support at the right time. We work closely with families, teachers and support staff to:

• understand each student’s individual learning, wellbeing and behavioural needs
• plan and implement personalised adjustments and supports
• monitor student progress and refine strategies as needed
• connect students and families with additional services when required.

Our Learning and Support Team may include:

• Learning and Support Teacher / Assistant Principal (LaST/AP)
• School Counsellor / Psychologist
• Student Wellbeing Officer
• Principal
• Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO)
• Itinerant Teachers for Vision or Hearing, as required
• School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) who assist with classroom and playground support
• Classroom teachers, who implement adjustments every day in the classroom setting

Together, we work to create an inclusive, supportive and responsive learning environment where all students can thrive.

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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