Educational Support

The Learning Support Team

A multi-disciplinary team, headed by a learning support teacher, has been established to provide support for teachers, children and parents.  Early screening assessments in the preschool enable the teachers to identify children who might require the services of a speech and language therapist or an occupational therapist.  These therapies are provided during the school day by professionals who visit on a weekly basis.

While the speech and language therapist supports children experiencing difficulties with articulation and non-fluent speech; she also focuses on the development of auditory perceptual skills, receptive and expressive language and writing skills.

The occupational therapist focuses on the development of fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, visual perception and sensory integration.

Academic support in the form of reading, spelling, comprehension, mathematics and study skills, is provided by the learning support teacher, on an individual or group basis.

Assessments are undertaken to identify the specific areas in which the children require support, thereafter all therapies are offered for a prescribed fee, payable by the parents.  Where it is deemed necessary, children may be referred to play therapists or psychologists practising in the community.