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

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.

Our learning and support team may include:

• our Diverse Learning faculty
• our school's Support Unit
• student learning support officers
• school counsellors & psychologists

• student support officer
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officer
• community liaison officer.

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.

Diverse Learning

The Diverse Learning faculty provide a variety of educational support to ensure all students at Ingleburn High School have equal access to education. Our team provide one on one and small group tuition for students requiring additional help. We also assist other faculties within the school through the differentiation of their assessment tasks and the modification of lessons in order for every student to achieve.

Our goal is for every student at Ingleburn High to have access to the curriculum and to demonstrate growth in their learning.

Our faculty also runs various testing throughout the school, including NAPLAN, Check-in Assessments and HSC Minimum Standards testing. This valuable data is used to assist teachers to plan suitable and effective learning and teaching programs for all students.

Support Unit

The Ingleburn High School Support Unit was founded in 2013. It comprises of 6 classes, comprised of 3 classes for students on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), 1 class for students with Moderate Learning (IO) needs, 1 for students with both AU and IO and Multi-categorical (MC) class that caters for a range of complex needs.

To support these students, we have 6 School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) and a range of Special Education Teacher and Mainstream Faculty Staff members to support and extend students relative to their ability level.

The main goals of our Support Unit are:

• To promote engagement and success for all students through a strength-based approach.
• To prepare and promote student post-school success through intensive transitions and work experience programs.
• To facilitate an enriched and inclusive secondary education experience with meaningful and challenging learning experiences.

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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