Learning and Support

Learning and Support at Fairfield High School

The Learning and Support Team

The Learning and Support Team consists of: 

Deputy Principal of Learning and Support - Deanna Knapman

Head Teacher of Welfare - Catherine Picone

Student Support Officer - Angela Hogan 

Learning and Support Coordinator - Camille Amon 

Role of the Learning and Support Teacher 

Learning and Support Teachers have a role within whole school initiatives to improve outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs.

The role of the Learning and Support Teacher as a member of the school learning and support team is to:

• work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support assessment for learning of their students with additional educational needs and identify specific learning and support needs
• plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate teaching programs for students with additional learning and support needs in conjunction with regular classroom teachers
• plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate personalised adjustments for learning where required, with the classroom teacher, student and/or parent or carer
• model exemplary classroom practice when tailoring adjusted learning programs for students with additional learning needs
• provide direct support for students with additional learning and support needs through a range of strategies (including direct instruction, delivery of adjusted learning programs, assessment and monitoring of progress) including the areas of social integration, language and communication, literacy, numeracy and behaviour. This may include students with confirmed disabilities
• provide professional specialist advice, support and mentoring to classroom teachers on: how best to cater for the diverse learning needs in their classrooms, and how to effectively work in partnership with families to maximise learning opportunities for students at school and at home
• provide professional specialist advice and assistance about students with additional learning needs to the school's learning and support team, and

• assist with professional learning for class teachers and school learning support officers within their school and local network of schools where appropriate

Supporting our Students in their Learning

NSW public schools are well prepared to support students with disability and additional learning and support needs and staff are ready to answer your questions.

Visit our Inclusive learning support hub for more information on:

• Children starting school with additional needs
• Support and adjustments available
• Personalised learning and development