Additional learning support

At Wiley Park Public School, we recognise that every child learns differently. We take the time to understand each student’s strengths and learning needs, providing support that helps them access learning, build confidence and experience success.

Our Learning and Support Team works alongside teachers, families and relevant specialists to identify students’ needs and plan appropriate support. Together, we develop strategies and adjustments that help students participate meaningfully in school life and work towards their learning goals.

Additional learning support planning at our school may be referred to as:

Individual Learning Plans

Where required, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) outline a student’s strengths, learning needs and goals, along with strategies and adjustments to support their progress. Plans are developed in consultation with families, students and staff, and reviewed regularly to ensure support remains responsive.

Personalised Learning Pathways

We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families to develop Personalised Learning Pathways (PLPs). These recognise students’ strengths, interests and cultural aspirations, supporting them to set meaningful goals.

Supporting Every Learner

Our teachers and support staff work together to identify and reduce barriers to learning. Through classroom support and targeted teaching, we help students develop their skills, strengthen their independence and feel a sense of belonging.

Curriculum Adjustments

Teachers adapt learning experiences to respond to individual needs while maintaining high expectations. Adjustments may include tailored tasks, additional modelling, visual supports, assistive resources and different ways for students to demonstrate their understanding.

Small Group Learning

Targeted small group learning provides additional teaching and practice to strengthen specific skills, including literacy and numeracy. Teachers use assessment information to plan these sessions, monitor progress and adjust support as students’ needs change.

At Wiley Park Public School, we work in partnership with families so every child feels known, valued and supported to learn and grow.

Support Unit

Our Support Unit provides individualised learning in a supportive environment for students with additional learning and support needs. We work in partnership with families to create learning plans and classroom adjustments that suit each student’s strengths, goals, and challenges.

Support offered through the Support Unit includes:

small class settings led by Support Unit teachers and School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs)
individualised learning programs tailored to each student’s academic, social, and emotional needs
close collaboration with families, carers, and external specialists
life skills and functional learning programs that support independence
targeted support for communication, sensory regulation, and behaviour management
regular goal setting and progress reviews involving parents and carers
opportunities for inclusion in mainstream classes and school activities where appropriate

We create an inclusive learning environment through:

structured routines and clear expectations
sensory-friendly classrooms and breakout spaces
access to assistive technology and communication tools
visual supports and differentiated instruction
modified curriculum and assessments based on student needs

We identify and respond to student needs by:

observing students in the classroom and playground
reviewing learning data, reports, and specialist assessments
listening to concerns raised by families or support professionals
working closely with therapists, psychologists, and behaviour specialists as needed

All learning plans and adjustments are developed with input from families. They are reviewed regularly to ensure they continue to meet each student’s evolving needs.

Learning and support team

Our learning and support team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with families, teachers and support staff to: