Additional learning support
At Orara High School, we are committed to making sure every student is supported and ready to learn. We provide assistance for students with disability or additional learning needs so they can actively participate in every aspect of school life. A formal diagnosis is not required for your child to receive support in the classroom, and this support can begin at any stage throughout their schooling.
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.
- 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
- classrooms with accessible learning spaces, assistive technology, and a range of instructional resources to support every student.
- extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons
- accessible classrooms, assistive technology, and instructional resources, as well as assessment adjustments such as extra time, simplified language, breaks during tasks, and alternative ways to show their learning (for example, oral presentations instead of written tasks)
- 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.
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