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 a little extra support to feel confident and achieve their best at school. At Dural Public School, we work closely with families to create support plans and make adjustments that meet each child’s individual needs.

Types of Support We Offer

Learning support may include:

• Teachers and support staff working together with families (and students, where appropriate)
• Specialist support for students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
• Tailored programs for high potential and gifted students to extend their learning
• Small group tutoring focused on targeted literacy and numeracy skills
• Regular check-ins to monitor and update support plans

Classroom Adjustments

We make changes to classroom environments and teaching approaches to ensure every student can participate. These may include:

Learning environment:

• Accessible classrooms
• Assistive technology
• Specialised teaching materials
• Extra guidance, simpler content, or different lesson focus

Assessment support:

• More time to complete tasks
• Simplified language
• Scheduled breaks during tasks
• Different formats (e.g. oral presentations instead of written work)

How We Identify Students Who Need Support

We may notice a student needs help through:

• Observing changes in learning or behaviour
• Reviewing assessments and progress
• Conversations with parents and carers

A Collaborative Approach

All adjustments are planned in consultation with families and are reviewed regularly to make sure they continue to meet the student's needs. Support can begin at any time, no formal diagnosis is required.

If you think your child may benefit from extra support, please contact us. We’re here to help.

Targeted Learning and Support Programs, which are overseen by our Learning and Support Team include:

Buddy Reading Program: (Years 1 - 2)

The Buddy Reading Program runs from Monday to Thursday after recess and is coordinated by our Learning & Support Teacher. A Stage 3 Peer Tutor works with a younger buddy who has been identified by their class teacher as needing additional reading support.  Each buddy has an individualised reading kit of activities, which builds confidence & skill with: Jolly Phonics sound blending word lists, MIOOW sight word recognition and levelled text reading. The program also gives our older students a valued leadership role in the school. A highlight of the program is the close bond which forms between the students.

MiniLit: (Years 1 – 2)

MiniLit is an evidence-based, systematic and explicit, early literacy intervention program conducted in small groups and implemented by our Learning and Support and EAL/D teachers. MiniLit focuses on blending and segmenting sounds, letter sound correspondences, vocabulary, reading with fluency and comprehension. MiniLit supports the whole class literacy and Jolly Phonics program.

Multilit: (Years 2 – 6)

The MultiLit Reading Tutor Program is an evidence based, systematic reading program to support targeted students in Years 2 and above with: phonics  (word attack skills), sight word recognition and supported book reading. The program is delivered to students individually by our Learning and Support Teacher, English as an Additional Language / Dialect Teacher and School Learning Support Officers.

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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