The support of students with diverse learning needs is achieved through a range of inclusive and personalised approaches which encompass all facets of a student’s development – pastoral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social.
Central to these approaches are collaborative, supportive and engaging educational environments, where every student is welcomed and empowered to thrive and reach his or her full potential. Such environments not only facilitate academic growth, but also uphold the inherent dignity of each student.
Personalised learning and support for students with diverse learning needs
For students with diverse needs, Catholic schools engage in comprehensive planning to address the unique needs of each student, helping them to reach their full potential. Planning incorporates student and parent/carer input and features well-structured frameworks for the setting of goals and the implementation of reasonable adjustments. Collaborative planning extends to the monitoring and reviewing of the adjustments. It is a team-based approach involving all stakeholders across an annual cycle.
A useful tool for schools is the CSNSW Personalised Planning Tool which captures the collaborative planning process for students with a disability.
National guidelines
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) have published a national resource that provides guidance to all teachers on personalised learning and support