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.

Learning and Support at Crookwell High School

The Learning and Support team are here to work collaboratively with KLAs and classroom teachers to support students with additional learning needs. Although our role is fluid and can be adapted to arising needs, our primary roles of are:

• Plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate personalised adjustments for learning (ILPs)
• Implement intervention programs for students with additional learning needs - Literacy and Numeracy Intervention; High Potential and Gifted Programs
• Plan, implement and manage Student Snapshots, Behaviour Support Plans and Check-in Cards
• HSC Disability Provisions, Naplan, Check-in Assessments, Minimum Standards

Individual Learning Plans

In order to cater for students with additional needs at Crookwell High School, identified students have an individual learning plan (ILP) created for them.

Plans are created in consultation with the student, their parents, any other relevant stakeholders and CHS staff.

The plans provide information about reading skills, strengths and interests, challenges which impede learning, any special provisions required, wellbeing and safety adjustments and personal and cultural background. Also included on the plan is the information needed for inclusion on the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).

The ILP also includes suggested adjustments. These are divided into three areas of focus:

• Curriculum Adjustments (WHAT you teach)
• Instructional Adjustments (HOW you teach)
• Environmental Adjustments (WHERE you teach)

Small Group Tuition

Our school offers small group tuition in both literacy and numeracy, delivered by trained staff using evidence-based programs such as MacqLit and QuickSmart. These targeted sessions provide personalised support to help students build essential skills and confidence, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Student Learning Support Officers

Our School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) provide valuable in-class support, working alongside teachers to assist students with their learning needs. They help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, ensuring all students receive the guidance and encouragement required to succeed.

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:

• 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.

Contact us