INFO from the SENCO
Kristen Ferguson - July 7, 2022
We know that all children learn differently and all of them have different needs. To tailor to each need, we have the following supports in place in school on a regular basis.
Literacy Support Groups: Alphabet Group, Early Words, Quick 60, Reading Recovery, Literacy Support Group for Dyslexic tendencies, ESOL, Parent Reading, Bilingual Tutor
Literacy Extension Groups: Writing Extension, Reading Extension, Literature Circles
Maths Support Group: Targeted Maths group
Maths Extension Group
Teacher Aide support: each classroom is supported by a teacher aide for a period of time every day
These programs are run by skilled teachers and teacher aides.
In addition to these programs, we also have the following supports available when needed:
- Ministry Speech Therapy
- Ministry Occupational Therapy
- Public Health Nurse
- High Health Needs
- RTLB
- Ministry Psychologist
If you would like to know more about any of these programs or other supports that are available, please contact Kristen Ferguson at kferguson@kaikorai.school.nz.