Support for learners who have additional needs is a high priority at Yaldhurst Tōtara Tūkaha.

Our learning support programmes are overseen by a SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator) and a Learning Support Coordinator and include support for:

• Literacy - Reading/Writing

• Mathematics

• English Language Learners

• Neurodiverse Learners

• Gifted & Talented Learners

• Behaviour

• High Health Needs

• Social Skills (via Lego Therapy)

We use a multifaceted approach to meet the needs of learners with additional needs including:

• In-class support from the teacher, in addition to normal classroom programmes

• Support from a teaching assistant

  • In class

  • Small group

  • Individual

• Additional resources for parents to use at home

• Referrals to outside agencies for example:

  • Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour
    

  • Ministry of Education (e.g. Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists)

  • Blind Low Vision New Zealand
    

We are also happy to support parents who seek advice from GPs, Pediatricians, and other specialists by completing forms and providing supporting information.