Support Unit
Our Support Unit consists of three classes catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with moderate intellectual disabilities and / or Autism. We provide an inclusive and specialised learning environment that fosters high expectations and supports students in developing independence and confidence to embrace challenges. Our students participate in a range of specialised programs and are actively involved in whole school initiatives.
Programs and Initiatives include:
- Life skills program - practical activities such as cooking and shopping that foster independence and real-world understanding.
- Sporting opportunities - A wide range of activities including in-school soccer training, dance, gymnastics, bowling and boccia tournaments and the Abilities Unleashed sports day.
- Mainstream integration - Opportunities for students to participate in mainstream classes and activities based on their interests and / or strengths promoting inclusion and social development.
- PLSP (personalised learning and support plans) - Tailored plans designed to support each student's unique needs, abilities and goals. Developed collaboratively with families, educators and external providers to ensure a holistic approach to student development. PLSP's are closely monitored and regularly reviewed to reflect the student's progress and adapt to changing needs throughout the year.
We strive to ensure every student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Early Intervention Unit
Our Early Intervention Unit (EI) is situated within the grounds of the school. The EI unit caters for children who are between three and four years old. The support class service is for children with disabilities or significant difficulties with learning or behaviour.
A child's early years are a time of rapid development when the foundation is established for many later skills. In order to maximise the learning outcome for children with disabilities or learning and behavioural difficulties, access to early intervention is desirable as early as possible. The EI unit also assists with the establishment of effective transition procedures that assist children and their families to move between settings and services.
The EI unit has a fulltime teacher and part time Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) five days a week. Sessions run from 9.15am until 11.45am each day. Children also receive resourcing support in their own preschool or child care centre. Daily sessional groups have between 5-8 children depending on the complexity of needs of each group of children.
Where appropriate, children are involved in a range of activities that are part of the Red Hill Public School's range of programs and activities.