Learning Support
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
Student Support Co-ordinator
Student Support Teacher
Reading Recovery Teachers
Learning Assistants
Sian Sanford
Kris Farrier
Julie Schiller
Martha Swan
Julia Matulino
The Student Support programme provides assistance to children who require extra help in literacy and numeracy. Children are referred to the student support programme by classroom teachers on the basis of ongoing assessment.
Parents are notified when their child is about to receive extra support. We encourage parents to come and observe their child in the programme.
Reports are sent home as students complete the programmes.
We strongly believe one programme does not cater for all and we need to explore what may work best for each individual case.
Whilst data is very important, some of our children may not reach expected levels. Progress must be acknowledged and confidence and self-esteem are huge factors for these children.
We are very aware of inclusive practices and the ultimate aim is to have children working in their classrooms but do feel there is a place for ‘pull out’ specialised programmes and firmly believe that the students feel positive about their time on our programmes.
Below are outside agencies we can refer to for extra guidance when dealing with concerns around learning and behaviour:
RTLB- Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour
RLit -Resource teacher of Literacy
Further Help:
Southland Autism Support Group