Additional Learning Support

At Woodenbong Central School, we are committed to ensuring every student is ready and able to learn. We provide support for students with disabilities and additional learning needs, enabling them to fully participate in all aspects of school life.

A formal diagnosis is not required for your child to receive support within a mainstream classroom. Support can be provided at any stage throughout a student’s schooling journey.

Support That Fits Your Child's Needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and succeed at school. At Woodenbong Central School, we work closely with families to create personalised support plans and make adjustments tailored to each child’s needs.

Additional learning support may include:

• Collaboration between teachers, support staff, families, and students (when appropriate)
• Specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
• Tailored programs for high potential and gifted students to meet their advanced learning needs
• Small group tutoring focused on targeted literacy and numeracy support
• Regular check-ins to review and update support plans

Classroom adjustments can include:

• Accessible learning environments
• Use of assistive technology
• Modified instructional resources
• Extra guidance, simplified content, or alternative lesson focuses

Assessment adjustments may involve:

• Additional time
• Simplified language
• Scheduled breaks during tasks
• Alternative ways to complete tasks (e.g., oral presentations instead of written assignments)

We recognise when a student may need extra help through:

• Teacher observations of changes in learning or behaviour
• Review of assessment results and learning progress
• Concerns or requests raised by parents and carers

Support plans are developed in partnership with parents and carers and are regularly reviewed and updated as needed. If you believe your child may benefit from additional support, please contact us.

For more information, please visit the  Inclusive Learning Support Hub  to learn about:

• Starting school with additional needs
• Support and adjustments available for your child
• Personalised learning and development plans

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s needs, please contact the school office.

Learning and Support Team

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

• Understand each student’s unique needs
• Plan appropriate adjustments and support strategies
• Monitor student progress
• Connect with external services when necessary

The 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 support
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Teachers
• Aboriginal Education Officers
• Community and Home School Liaison Officers

If you would like to discuss your child’s strengths, interests, or areas where they may need support, please contact us to arrange a meeting with a member of the Learning and Support Team.

Have a question about learning support?

We’re here to help and discuss the best options for your child. Contact us to speak with the principal or a member of our Learning and Support Team.

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