Additional learning support

NSW public schools are well prepared to support students with disability and additional learning, and support needs and staff are ready to answer your questions. 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.

At Fowler Road School, we support students with disability and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life. Enrolment at Fowler Road School is different from other public schools, it involves a referral and placement process. When your child is enrolled at Fowler Road School our school provides the support that fits your child's needs.

Visit our  Inclusive learning support hub  for more information on:

Children starting school with additional needs

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 families (and students, if needed)
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

• 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, simpler content or different focus 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.

Learning and support team

Our learning and support team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. 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 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.

Have a question about learning support?

Need to meet with or talk to a member of the Fowler Road School team If you think your child may need extra help or support, or to talk about your child’s strengths and interests.

Contact us