Wellbeing and Inclusion
at Willy
(Repeat)
Dear families,
As part of our continual work aligned with the Disability Inclusion Reform, staff have recently undertaken professional learning and reflection on the range of adjustments and accommodations we make in our classrooms, in order to support the varying needs of all our students.
Adjustments made for our Willy Kids sit in four categories:
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Sensory
- Social/Emotional
Whilst many adjustments and accommodations are incorporated and planned for through our quality and differentiated teaching practices, supplementary, substantial and extensive adjustments are also made depending on the needs of the child.
Examples of Quality Differentiated Teaching Adjustments include:
- differentiation of curriculum learning activities
- use of enabling prompts
- additional visual prompts and schedules
- physical and manipulative materials available
- seating arrangements
- visual timetables in classrooms
- small group targeted focus groups
- additional time to complete tasks
Examples of Supplementary Adjustments include:
- individualised social stories
- front-loading change and daily routine
- specific brain break times
- proximity to teacher
- reduced quantity and complexity of task
- additional opportunities for practise and questions
- use of timers
- visual task boards
- break tasks into smaller manageable steps
Examples of Substantial Adjustments include:
- 1:1 modeling/instruction by teacher
- adapted sporting equipment
- use of technology to support task
- Education Support (ES) staff working with student
- personalise breaks with ES
- behaviour support plan
- implementation of recommendations by specialists - health care
- modified timetable
- use to assistive technology
- specialist recommendations implemented
- physical assistance with some activities
- frequent use of noise cancelling headphones
- specialised writing tools
Examples of Extensive Adjustments include:
- personalised visual timetables
- intensive support to complete set tasks
- personalised learning program
- extensive 1:1 support
Our teaching teams and education support team here at Willy constantly strive to plan for and engage our students ensuring all are receiving the best possible educational, social and emotional experience.
Kind regards,
Lisa Leydin
Assistant Principal
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