Additional learning support

At our college, 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.

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 includes:

• 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 learning and engagement teachers
• 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.

Senior Academic Tutoring

Small group tuition provides targeted academic support in a collaborative setting, allowing students to receive personalised assistance, build confidence, and strengthen their understanding of key concepts. The program, featuring our highly skilled specialists, Ms. Wood and Ms. Middleton. These highly experienced and skilled educators provide targeted tutoring to boost Year 11 Preliminary and Year 12 HSC and assessment performance. All students can book a session by seeing any member of our team—whether they need help with exam techniques, subject-specific content, or general study skills.

Aboriginal Learning & Engagement Team

The Woy Woy Campus prioritises Aboriginal Education for all students and staff.

We are committed to improving the achievement of our Aboriginal students. Our Aboriginal Learning & Engagement Centre is led by a team that provides, Academic, Wellbeing & Cultural Support to our First Nations Students.

Student Learning Support Officers

SLSOs, or School Learning Support Officers, assist students with additional needs in the classroom and school. They help with learning activities, provide support for students’ wellbeing, and may work with individual students or small groups.

SLSOs also collaborate with teachers and help with classroom routines as needed. Their role is to make sure all students can participate and succeed at school.

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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