Additional Learning Support

Supporting every learner, every day

At Yennora Public School, we believe every child deserves the support they need to learn with confidence. Our school provides personalised learning programs, adjustments and specialist assistance to ensure all students, including those with disabilities and additional learning needs, feel safe, included and ready to succeed.

We work closely with families, classroom teachers and specialist staff to understand each student’s strengths and needs. Together, we create learning plans that support academic growth, wellbeing and meaningful participation in all aspects of school life.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at school. At Yennora Public School, we work closely with families to understand each child’s strengths and needs, and to create learning adjustments that help them participate fully and succeed in their learning.

Additional learning support can include:

Working together

• teachers, specialist staff and families collaborating to plan support
• student voice included when appropriate

English language support (EAL/D)

• targeted help for students learning English as an additional language or dialect

High potential and gifted learning

• tailored programs and enrichment for students who show advanced skills

Small-group or individual support

• targeted tutoring in literacy and numeracy
• focused sessions to build skills and confidence

Regular check-ins

• reviewing progress often
• adjusting support as students grow and their needs change

Classroom adjustments may include:

Accessible learning spaces

• calm, organised and inclusive classrooms
• assistive technology or specialised equipment

Instructional adjustments

• extra guidance or simplified content
• step-by-step instructions
• alternative tasks that match student strengths

Assessment adjustments

• extra time
• simpler language in instructions
• breaks during tasks
• different formats to show learning (e.g. oral presentation instead of written tasks)

How we know when a student needs support

We identify learning needs through:

• noticing changes in learning, behaviour or engagement
• reviewing assessment results and classroom progress
• listening when parents or carers raise questions or concerns

Adjustments are always planned together with parents and carers, and reviewed regularly to make sure they continue to meet each child’s needs. If you think your child may need extra support, please contact us.

Learning and Support Team (LST)

Our Learning and Support Team works to make sure every student at Yennora Public School gets the right help at the right time. The team partners closely with teachers, families and specialist staff to understand each child’s needs and plan support that helps them feel confident, included and ready to learn.

We focus on:

• understanding each student’s learning strengths and needs
• planning personalised adjustments and supports
• monitoring progress and updating plans as students grow
• connecting with external services when needed
• supporting teachers to create inclusive, accessible classrooms

Who is in our Learning and Support Team?

Our LST brings together a range of skilled staff who support learning, wellbeing and inclusion across the school. Our team may include:

• Learning and Support Teachers (LaST)
• School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs)
• School Counsellor
• EAL/D Teachers (English as an Additional Language or Dialect)
• Support Unit staff
• Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
• Home School Liaison / Attendance Support (via Assistant Principal Attendance)

These staff work together with classroom teachers to create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every student can take part in learning and reach their full potential.

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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