Our inclusive learning hub

Our purpose-built Support Unit Classes at The Grange Public School were established in 2023 and are designed to provide specialist and intensive support for eligible students with additional learning and support needs.

A support unit within a mainstream school is dedicated to supporting students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities. It provides specialised programs and personalised assistance in a welcoming and inclusive environment, helping students to develop academically, socially, and emotionally alongside their peers. The unit collaborates closely with families and staff to ensure every student receives the tailored support and resources they need to reach their full potential.

Welcome to The Grange Public School's Inclusive Learning Hub. We offer three classes, each with 7 student placements. Our hub is designed to support students with a primary diagnosis of autism and/or an intellectual disability, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

We support the academic growth of students of all abilities, offering enrichment and support in the classroom.

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What are support Classes?

Support classes provide specialist and intensive support for students with a diagnosed intellectual or physical disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health condition, sensory processing disorder or behaviour disorder. These classes are available in select NSW public schools, including some mainstream schools like ours.

Class Sizes

Class sizes in support classes are usually smaller than in mainstream classes because of the students’ higher needs. Class sizes will depend on the class type and, in some cases, the students' additional learning and support needs.

Teaching Staff

Every support class has a teacher and a school learning support officer (SLSO), and every student will have planning undertaken for their personalised learning and support that captures their needs and goals.

The class teachers are responsible for planning personalised learning and support for each student, in consultation with parents and carers and allied health professionals where it is appropriate.

Opportunities

Students in support classes at Gledswood Hills Public School are part of our whole-school community. They will have access to:

• school-wide events such as assemblies, excursions, incursions and sport
• their mainstream peers for selected learning activities where appropriate
• support teachers transition
• the same specialist provisions as those available to students in mainstream classes, including disability provisions from the NESA for practical support in examinations
• transport assistance under the Assisted School Travel Program if they are eligible.
• They will also be able to apply for access to itinerant support teachers (hearing or vision).

How to Enrol

Enrolment into our inclusive learning hub is different from mainstream students. It involves a referral and placement process. If you believe our inclusive learning hub may be the right setting for your child, your local school is the first place to start. They will work with you to understand your child’s needs and help you explore the right support options available.

1. Find your local school: you can use School Finder to locate your local public school.
2. Discuss support pathways: talk to your local school about available support pathways for your child.

Enrolment is considered when:

• your child has significant and ongoing support needs
• they meet the department’s disability criteria
• this type of specialist support is the most appropriate.

For placement in the hub, your child's current school must submit an application called an access request. This is done in consultation with the family. A local placement panel then reviews the application and makes a recommendation.

Learn more about access requests.

Talk to us

If your child is already enrolled at our school, or you’ve been recommended for a placement with us, we are here to support your transition. Contact us if you have questions about our programs, orientation process or how we work with families.

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.

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