Additional learning support

At Bankstown Hospital School, we ensure every student is ready to learn, even when they are away from their census school, to ensure continuity of learning during their time in hospital. Our school staff works closely with medical and allied health professionals to understand each student’s physical, mental, social, emotional, and learning needs.

Support that fits your child's needs

We develop Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) and Individualised Learning Summaries (ILS') with our hospital school and the student’s regular (census) school to support ongoing learning, social connection and optimal wellbeing during hospital stays.

Additional learning support can include:

• teachers working with families, NSW Health staff, and census school staff

• modifications and learning adjustments to suit each student's medical circumstances

• adapted programs for high potential and gifted students to continue extending their learning

• one-to-one or small-group instruction to maintain literacy and numeracy skills

• ongoing check-ins to review progress and adjust plans as medical needs change

• extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons

• facilitating strong social and academic connections for students during hospital stays

• learning adjustments may include:

  • more time
  • simpler language
  • breaks during tasks
  • different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).

We know when a student needs help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support

Adjustments are planned with parents and carers. They are reviewed regularly and changed when needed.  If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

Learning and support team

Our team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with census schools, specialist teachers, families and support staff to:

• understand each students' needs
• plan adjustments and support
• monitor progress
• connect with other services if needed

Our learning and support team may include:

• learning and support teachers
• school learning support officers
• school counsellors
• school psychologists

• student support officers
• Aboriginal education officers
• community and home school liaison officers

Contact us to meet with a member of this team to talk about your child’s strengths, interests and areas where they may need support.

Have a question about learning support?

We’re here to talk through your options. Contact us to speak with the principal or learning and support team.

Contact us