Additional learning support

At Tuggerah Public School we ensure every student has equal access to the curriculum. We support students with additional needs so they are able to take part in all areas of school life. 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.
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and new arrivals.

• providing tailored programs to help high potential and gifted students with their advanced learning needs including a stage 3 enrichment class for appropriate students.

• small group tutoring to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support for students

• art therapy to support anxiety.

• structured play programs to support social skills.

• transition programs to support familiarity with new school setting, improving attendance and minimising anxiety.

• 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, external agencies, the school counsellor 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 team coordinator
• learning and support teachers
• school counsellors

• school learning support officers (SLSO)
• access to 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.

Contact us