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Learning Enrichment and Support - Catering for students with diverse learning needs Programs for A range of developing Learning & Literacy and Support Numeracy strategies skills Adjustments Opportunities for students for students with a with disability or exceptional learning talents difficulty

The Learning Support Team Ann Marie Lara Elizabeth Duncan Hibbard Daley Lynette Butler New teacher Jen Head of Dept. 2019 Collins Pope Learning Support Chase Woodward Genelle Sargeant Elaine Roche Teacher Teacher Teacher Assistant Assistant Assistant

Learning Support at Mount St Benedict College • Mount St Benedict College offers inclusive and comprehensive learning • Our goal is to minimise barriers to learning to enable students with a disability or learning difficulty to have equal access to the curriculum • Learning Support is available to all students (ongoing support or occasional assistance) • Learning Support is offered to students with academic, physical, emotional, sensory or other needs which impact on their learning • The Learning Support team works closely with House Coordinators, Counsellors, Careers Adviser, and Heads of Curriculum

A Collaborative Process at MSB Parents Learning Office & Support Adm in team Team College Curriculum STUDENTS Counsellors Team Careers / VET Coordinator Pastoral Team Teachers

How do we identify students with additional needs? • Enrolment applications, primary school information, Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN results • Referrals from parents & class teachers • Students often refer themselves • Allwell Tests (end of Year 6) • Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN results • Standardised assessments in reading, spelling, maths, language

What type of support is offered at MSB? Small Academic Senior Support In-class Support Groups Program support Years 7-10 Specialised Curriculum literacy & Differentiation adjustment numeracy of curriculum programs Drop-In Ongoing Disability Morning consultation Provisions for Support with parents & exams Program teachers

TAFE Programs

Adjustments to Curriculum or Assessments Some students may not be able to meet the stage curriculum outcomes without assistance. This may be due to • Ongoing academic challenges • Illness or absence from school • Disabilities or learning difficulties • Emotional or other barriers to learning

How do we support your daughter who has additional learning needs? • Adjustments may be made to class work, homework, class placement, assessments or participation in some activities • Alternative curriculum may be offered if appropriate • Support programs are delivered both in and out of the classroom • Peer Reading Program and Academic Support classes • Before-school support every morning (7-10), and senior support periods • Wide range of opportunities in subject choices, post-school readiness programs, TAFE options, co-curricular activities

Peer Reading Program Year 7

Learning Support Contacts To discuss concerns or ask questions about your daughter’s learning, please contact the following people:  Class teacher  Head of Curriculum (English, Maths, Science, etc)  Head of Learning Support Mrs Lynette Butler Email: lbutler@msb.nsw.edu.au

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