Additional learning support

Buronga Public School provides additional learning support through a strong and established team of experienced specialist teachers who offer timely and targeted assistance to students requiring extra support. Our support plans address academic progress, physical needs, behaviour, and social and emotional support, ensuring that each student’s individual requirements are met. We deliver both short-term and longer-term programs, designed for students with highly personalised needs. Families are actively included in the learning support process; we respect and value input from both students and their families, with student voice incorporated into planning. Buronga is an inclusive educational setting, as evidenced by our ongoing practices and procedures to ensure all students participate fully in school life and receive the support they need for success.

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 at Buronga includes:

• teachers and support staff working together with families

• consistent and robust engagement with interagency support including occupational therapists, speech pathologists, counsellors and psychologists.

• small group intervention with specialist teacher to provide targeted support

• regular review process ensuring expected academic growth and skill development

• 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 (LaST)

Our Learning and Support Team (LaST) helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with families, teachers and support staff to:

• implement school identification procedures in order that students experiencing difficulties in learning receive early and appropriate instruction.
• develop Education Plans for students not achieving at expected benchmarks in collaboration with parents/carers.
• develop referral systems for teachers and families to access support services.
• coordinate support personnel, including external allied health professionals, providing excellence in service
• implement three tiers of support for student intervention.
• implement a collaborative and transparent approach with families to navigate what works best for individual students
• plan adjustments and supports
• monitor progress
• connect with other services if needed.

Our learning and support team includes

• Principal

• Assistant Principal Wellbeing

• Learning Support Teacher Administration

• Learning Support Teacher Coordinator & Intervention

• Learning Support Teacher Small Group Intervention

• Aboriginal Education Officer

• School Psychologist

• Interagency Allied Health Staff (as required)

• Itinerant Teachers & Health Professionals Hearing & Vision

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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