Additional learning support

At our school, 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 students and families

• 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, adjusted content and individualised learning goals 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 student's access the help they need to succeed at school. 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 counsellors
• community liaison officers
• school administrative and support staff.

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.

Additional support services

Our students, families, and community remain at the centre of all we do. We are proud of local collaborations and partnerships and hope to continue evolving and growing these foundations in the years ahead. Current partnerships include organisations who support learning, cultural engagement, attendance, and wellbeing.

Additional Services include:

• Our Food Pantry provides an opportunity for school families to access additional fresh fruit, vegetables and bread at no cost, each Wednesday afternoon in the school term. This initiative from Foodbank helps stop food waste. Contact the Community Liaison Officer for more information.
• Our Breakfast Program runs every day of the week supported by our P&C, staff and The Salvation Army.
• Fruit fund. Donations to our Fruit Fund, allow us to ensure students can access fresh fruit and vegetables during the day for crunch and sip. Please contact our office to make a donation.

External therapist support at school

Willmot Public School supports students who may require external therapists providing additional support during learning time at school. To learn more about external therapist support at school, or to apply to have an external therapist support your child at school, please go to our External Therapy Support page.

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.

Contact us