Support Programs
A Nurturing and Inclusive Environment
At BPPS, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to reach their full potential. Our comprehensive support programs are designed to address diverse learning needs, ensuring that each child receives the appropriate assistance to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Supporting Students At Risk
We proactively identify and support students who may be at risk of not reaching their potential due to academic or wellbeing concerns. A student may be at risk if they exhibit signs of disengaging from their education and learning, such as struggling academically, experiencing behavioural issues, or facing challenges in their personal or family life. As a school and as part of the wider community, we have noticed an increase in disengagement and poor mental health in our young people since the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, we practice a proactive and supportive approach that includes:
- Early Identification: Through formal assessments, teacher observations and an “open door” policy whereby students can approach any member of staff and let them know if they are struggling,
- Collaborative Planning: Teachers work with support coordinators and families to develop targeted IEPs, and,
- Monitoring and Review: Regular SSG meetings to assess progress and make necessary adjustments.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program
Our EAL program supports students from Foundation to Year 6 who are learning English as an additional language. Key features include:
- Skill Development: Focused instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing,
- Level-Appropriate Programs: Tailored to each student’s English proficiency level,
- Small Group Sessions: Providing opportunities to practice new vocabulary and language structures, and,
- Progress Evaluation: Assessment against the EAL standards outlined in the Victorian Curriculum.
Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI)
Our TLI program provides targeted small-group learning support to students who require intervention or extension in Reading and Numeracy.
The initiative aligns with Australian and International evidence, which indicates that small-group tutoring is one of the most effective educational interventions available to support students in their learning progress.
Our tutor collaborates closely with classroom teachers, utilising student data to form groups tailored to individual learning needs. She takes time to understand each child’s progress in literacy and numeracy, helping them set clear goals for future growth. By regularly communicating with classroom teachers, she ensures that the program runs smoothly alongside the regular curriculum, minimising disruptions and reinforcing what’s being taught in class.
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are used to meet students at their point of need, as well as to facilitate frequent collaboration with staff. The program is quite dynamic, allowing new students and groups to join each term as required. We believe that all students can benefit from small-group learning, through differentiated teaching and personalised learning goals using IEPs, whether for extension or intervention.
The program provides students with essential key concepts, vocabulary, and background information before they engage with new learning material. This approach aims to prepare students by providing the necessary context and tools, enabling them to better comprehend and retain new information.
MacqLit Program
From Years 3 to 6, we use the MacqLit Program to support our older students in their literacy development. This is a small-group literacy intervention program for students in Year 3 through to high school who may still require additional support with reading, especially with the ‘mechanics of reading’. It has been developed by MultiLit, a research-based initiative of Macquarie University.
MacqLit is an intensive reading instruction for older struggling readers designed to assist them in developing the skills necessary to become competent readers and writers. It addresses the key components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, with a primary focus on phonics, or word identification.
It is delivered to either individual students or small groups of 4-6 students, usually during the Literacy block, by a teacher trained in MacqLit. It consists of carefully sequenced lessons, offering explicit instruction for approximately one hour per day, three to four times a week. Additionally, individual-supported reading is also conducted with the student and teacher.
Our Commitment to Student Wellbeing
Our holistic approach ensures that all students, regardless of their background or learning needs, receive the support necessary to succeed. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and support staff, Boroondara Park Primary School creates a supportive learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered.
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