Additional learning support
At Lugarno Public School, every student’s learning journey is valued and supported. Our dedicated team works in partnership with families to create an inclusive environment where learners are empowered to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their personal best. Through innovative programs, tailored support, and a commitment to nurturing the whole child, we ensure all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Support that’s right for your child
Every child learns differently, and some may need a little extra help to feel confident and do their best at school. We work closely with families to create support plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.
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Teachers and support staff collaborating with families (and students, if needed)
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Specialist assistance for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
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Tailored programs to challenge and extend high potential and gifted learners
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Small group tutoring focused on literacy and numeracy skills
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Regular check-ins to review and update support plans
- Accessible learning spaces
- Assistive technology
- Instructional materials designed to suit different learning styles
- Extra guidance, simpler content, or different lesson focuses
- Additional time
- Using simpler language
- Taking breaks during tasks
- Alternative ways to demonstrate learning (like oral presentations instead of written work)
- Teachers noticing changes in learning or behaviour
- Reviewing assessment results and progress
- Parents and carers sharing concerns or seeking assistance
- learning and support teachers
- school learning support officers
- school counsellor
- 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
- student wellbeing support officer
Adjustments are planned together with parents and carers, reviewed regularly, and updated when needed.
"I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the time, care and advocacy you have shown towards our daughter. I really appreciate you taking the time to conduct assessments to help identify where she is experiencing difficulties, particularly with processing reading and maths. It means so much to us to know that you are looking beyond the surface and trying to understand how she learns and where she needs additional support.
Your willingness to advocate for her and work towards understanding her individual needs is incredibly reassuring. As a parent, it can be difficult to know exactly what is happening when your child is struggling at school, so having you both take the time to investigate and provide some clarity is truly appreciated.
Thank you for your patience, compassion and commitment to helping her feel more confident and supported in her learning. We are very grateful to have people in her corner who are willing to listen, investigate and advocate for her.
Thank you again for everything you are doing. It really does mean a lot to our family"
Have a question about learning support?
If you think your child could benefit from extra support, please get in touch with us. We’re here to help!
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