Additional Learning Needs

This is a NZQA approved programme for students working at the beginning of the NZ Curriculum and who are unable to access and experience success in the NCEA system. These students are part of our ALP (Adapted Learning Programme) and are based at Learning Support for assisted Numeracy, Literacy and Social Skills classes.  The programme provides real opportunities for inclusion and personalized learning based on a student’s strengths and interests and planned around a student’s IEP (individual education plan) which is strengths-based and co-created with whānau.  There is a focus on developing confidence, personal growth, self-esteem and independence.

Students (Years 9 to 13) will work for two to four years on this programme, depending on their learning needs and will work towards achieving credits in both Literacy and Numeracy. From there we can help create a transition pathway for students as they plan for life beyond school.

This invite-only programme is for Year 11 and 12 students who may be struggling with a full NCEA programme.  It offers a flexible framework that gives students the opportunity to achieve Communication Skills, Self-Management and Core Generic unit standards within a smaller and more scaffolded learning environment.  Within the programme there are opportunities to use literacy and numeracy skills to organise, interpret and communicate information in a way which relates to and can be applied to real-life scenarios.

Learning Support also supports students with Special Assessment Conditions (SAC), through making Special Assessment Condition applications to NZQA, providing advice to teachers and students, and providing SAC for some assessments.

Please contact Krick (Kristen) Evans, Head of Learning Support Faculty and SENCo:  [email protected] for further information.