Additional learning support

At Nyngan Public School, we want every student to feel included, confident, and ready to learn. We provide support for students with disability and additional learning needs so they can participate in all areas of school life. A formal diagnosis is not required. Support can begin at any stage of schooling.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra help to do their best at school. We work closely with families to plan adjustments and supports that reflect each child’s strengths and needs.

Additional learning support can include:

• teachers and support staff working with families
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

• programs to extend high potential and gifted students

• small group tutoring in literacy and numeracy

• regular reviews to monitor progress and update support plans

• changes to the classrooms:

  • accessible learning spaces
  • assistive technology
  • adjusted resources and content

• extra guidance to support understanding

• assessment adjustments:

  • extra time
  • simplified language
  • breaks during tasks
  • different ways to demonstrate student learning (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).

We identify students who may need support by monitoring learning progress, reviewing assessment data, and listening to concerns raised by parents and carers. Adjustments are planned in consultation with families and reviewed regularly. If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

Learning and support team

Nyngan Public School’s Learning and Support Team helps ensure every student receives the right support at the right time. The team works in partnership with families, teachers, and support staff to:

• understand each student’s needs
• plan appropriate adjustments and supports
• monitor learning and wellbeing
• connect with other services when needed.

Our learning and support team may include:

• 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 education officers
• 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.

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