Additional learning support

At our school, every student is supported to be ready and confident to learn. We provide assistance for students with disability or additional learning needs, ensuring they can fully participate in all aspects of school life. Support is available at any stage, and a formal diagnosis is not required to access tailored programs within a mainstream classroom.

Stage 6 Support Tailored to Your Student

At Oatley Senior Campus, we recognise that some Stage 6 students may need extra support to feel confident and achieve their best. We work closely with families to co-design learning support plans and adjustments tailored to each student’s needs.

Additional learning support may include:

• Collaboration between teachers, support staff, students, and families
• Specialist support for students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
• Tailored programs for high potential and gifted students to extend advanced learning
• Small group tutoring for targeted literacy and numeracy support
• Regular check-ins to review and update planned supports

Classroom adjustments may include:

• Accessible classrooms and assistive technology
• Instructional resources or modified lesson content
• Extra guidance or differentiated focus during lessons

Assessment adjustments may include:

• learning disability may use reader or writer
• medical disability may access toilet breaks or use adapted furniture
• vision disability may use braille or large-print papers
• hearing disability may use an oral or sign interpreter.

We identify students who may need support through teacher observations, assessment results and parental input. All adjustments are planned collaboratively with families, regularly reviewed and adapted as needed.

If you believe your student may benefit from additional support in Stage 6, please contact us to discuss how we can help.

Learning and support team

Our Learning and Support Team ensures every student receives the right help at the right time. Working closely with families, teachers and support staff, the team helps to:

• Understand each student’s individual needs
• Plan and implement adjustments and supports
• Monitor progress and growth
• Connect with external services when required

The team may include:

• Deputy Principals
• Head Teacher Learning Support
• Learning and Support Teachers
• School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs)
• School Counsellors and Psychologists
• Student Support Officers
• Itinerant Teachers for Vision or Hearing
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Teachers
• Community and Home-School Liaison Officers

Together, this dedicated team supports students to access learning fully, feel confident, and achieve their potential.

Contact us to meet with a member of our Learning and Support Team. We can discuss your student’s strengths, interests and any areas where they may need additional support, ensuring they have the guidance and resources to succeed at Oatley Senior Campus.

Have a question about learning support?

We are here to discuss your options and how we can best support your student. Contact us to speak with the Principal or a member of our Learning and Support Team.

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