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.

Our commitment to learning and support

At Concord West Public School, we are deeply committed to ensuring that all students, including those with disability and additional learning and support needs, are able to participate in education on the same basis as their peers at every stage of school life. This commitment is guided by the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the NSW Department of Education’s Inclusive Education Policy for students with disability.

We recognise that some students may require personalised adjustments and support plans to thrive at school. These supports are developed collaboratively, in consultation with students, their families, teachers, and relevant school staff to ensure that each child’s individual learning needs are met.

We value the vital roles played by parents and carers, school staff, allied professionals, the wider community, and most importantly, the students themselves. Together, we work to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering learning environment for every student.

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 includes:

• learning and support teachers
• school learning support officers
• school psychologist
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• community and home school liaison officers.

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