The role of The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) was established in 2020.

What are Learning Support Coordinators (LSCs)?

Learning Support Coordinators (LSCs) are an in-school role. LSCs work to ensure students, with mild-to-moderate, neurodiverse, or high-and-complex learning receive appropriate help when needed to access the school curriculum. Some of the areas LSCs specialise in include:

- Disabilities

- Neurodiversity

- Transitions to, within and across schools

- Wellbeing

- Behaviour support

- Gifted education

What will LSCs do?

The role works to identify and plan for the learning support needs of students in the school, and if required to, bring in specialist help to support the classroom teacher. The LSC will also be a key contact for whānau of students, helping them to partner successfully with their school.

Who should access the LSC?

If you, as the caregiver, the school or the child’s teacher have any concerns at all that relates to the learning and wellbeing of a student, then the LSC is available to listen and assist.

How can I make contact with the LSC?

The role has been designed in a way to ensure the LSC is available throughout the day/week for whānau to contact. The best way to make contact is by email janmanawatu@redwoodprimary.school.nz or phone the school office 03 3526739 to make an appointment.

ngā mihi, na Jan

Kairuruku Tautoko/Learning Support Coordinator

Redwood School