Our Support Unit
Our support unit is a safe and welcoming place where students who need extra support can learn and grow. We create small, caring classes where students can learn at their own pace, build confidence and access opportunities in a safe and inclusive space.
Who we support
Our support unit helps students with moderate intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Placement is based on an assessment to make sure each child gets the right support.
How we support students
Students in our support unit learn through:
- small group and one-on-one teaching
- lessons matched to their goals and abilities
- specialist staff and resources
- programs that build social and emotional skills.
Each student has an individual education plan (IEP) that helps them:
- 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:
- Meeting with our learning support team to talk about your child’s needs
- Providing documents or assessments
- Review and recommendation by a specialist panel
- 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.
Working 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.
Learning
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Additional learning support
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