Additional learning support

At Oatley Public School, we believe every child a success means making sure every student is ready to learn and can take part in all areas of school life. We support students with disability and additional learning needs within their mainstream classes, and a formal diagnosis is not needed for your child to receive support. Support can begin at any stage of school, from Kindergarten to Year 6. Adjustments are planned together with classroom teachers, families and our Learning and Support Team, and are reviewed regularly to make sure they continue to meet each child’s needs.

Support that fits your child's needs

At Oatley Public School, we believe every child a success means making sure every student has the support they need to feel confident and do their best. We work closely with families to create personalised support plans and adjustments that suit each child’s needs. If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

Additional learning support can include:

classroom teachers, specialist staff and families working together, with students involved in planning where appropriate
specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D), reflecting the rich cultural and language diversity of our school community
tailored programs for high potential and gifted students through our Inspire HPGE approach
small group literacy and numeracy support, including targeted InitiaLit groups in the early years
regular check-ins to review and update each student’s planned supports
classroom adjustments, such as:
- accessible learning spaces
- assistive technology using our iPads and Chromebooks
- adapted instructional resources
extra guidance, simplified content or a different focus during lessons
assessment adjustments, such as:
- extra time
- simplified language
- breaks during tasks
- different ways to show learning (e.g. an oral presentation instead of a written task)
support during transitions, such as starting Kindergarten, moving between stages and preparing for high school.

We know when a student needs help when:

teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
PAT assessments, classroom assessments and learning progress show a student needs more support
parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

Learning and support team

At Oatley Public School, our Learning and Support Team helps make sure every student gets the right help at the right time, in keeping with our motto, every child a success. The team works closely with families, classroom teachers and support staff to:

understand each student’s strengths and needs, using classroom observations, PAT assessments and information from families
plan personalised adjustments and supports, both in the classroom and in small groups
monitor progress through regular check-ins and update supports as students grow
connect families with other services and specialists when needed.

Our Learning and Support Team may include: