Support Unit

Our support unit is a safe and welcoming place where students who need extra support can learn and grow. Across our seven classes we provide opportunities for students to build confidence, develop friendships and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Who we support

Our support unit helps students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech or language difficulties, physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioural needs. These include 4 x Multi Categorical classes, 2 x Autism classes and 1 x class for students with Autism and a Moderate Intellectual disability.

Placement is based on an assessment to make sure each child gets the right support.

How we support our students

• Small group and one-on-one teaching.
• Learning opportunities matched to individual goals and abilities.
• Resources and programs that build emotional and social skills.
• Personalised learning tools to support each child's individual needs.
• We are an integrated support unit and very much a part of the school community.

Personalised Learning Plans

All students in the support unit have a personalised learning plan to meet each child’s individual needs. These plans support:

• grow their literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• make friends and work well with others
• become more independent and confident
• manage emotions and behaviour

Our lessons, support and learning plans give students regular check-ins, clear communication with families and close tracking of their strengths and areas for improvement. These plans improve engagement, support stronger learning outcomes and guide smooth transitions through school and beyond.

How students access our support unit

Placement in our support unit follows an access request process. This helps us understand each student’s needs and plan the right support. The process usually includes:

1. Meeting with our learning support team to talk about your child’s needs
2. Providing documents or assessments
3. Review and recommendation by a specialist panel
4. Creating an individual education plan (IEP) for your child

You can contact our school anytime to ask about our support options and how the process works.

How we work with families and specialists

We work closely with families and specialists to support every student. Our teachers stay in touch with parents and carers to share progress and plan next steps.

We also work with therapists, counsellors and health professionals so students get the same support across school and home.

Learn more about additional learning support at our school.

Want to get started accessing support?

If you think your child could benefit from our support unit, please contact our school office or learning support team.

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