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

Oak Flats High School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, responsive, and equitable educational environment where every student is known, valued, and cared for. The school is committed to ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, are provided with the resources and support needed to reach their full academic and social potential. This proactive approach focuses on early identification of students' diverse needs, the implementation of tailored adjustments, and a culture of ongoing collaboration and support. 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.

The Function of the Learning and Support Team

The Learning and Support Team plays a central role in facilitating a whole-school approach to improving learning outcomes for all students, including those with additional learning and support needs. The team focuses on:

• Coordinating planning processes and resource allocation to meet the academic, behavioural, and emotional needs of students.
• Supporting teachers by building their capacity to deliver differentiated instruction and make reasonable adjustments that promote inclusive learning.
• Fostering collaboration with parents, carers, other professionals, and the wider community to ensure that all students receive the necessary support for success.

Our team includes:

• 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.

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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