Additional learning support

The Learning Support Team at Engadine High School plays a central role in ensuring that all students can access the curriculum and thrive. We take a proactive and student-centred approach, using a structured system of learning and wellbeing support so that every student receives the right level of help at the right time.

Led by Deputy Principal Blake Leonard, the team meets every week to review student data, identify support needs, coordinate interventions, and monitor progress. We work closely with families and staff to develop practical, individualised plans that support learning, engagement, and wellbeing across all years.

With a dedicated and skilled team, Engadine High School is proud to provide some of the most inclusive and responsive support structures in the Sutherland Shire.

What we do

The Learning Support Team coordinates a wide range of services designed to meet student needs across learning, behaviour, wellbeing, and post-school transition.

These include:

• Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised classroom adjustments
• Literacy and numeracy withdrawal programs, such as MULTILIT, Reading On, and small-group numeracy support
• Executive functioning workshops to support organisation, memory, and problem solving
• S.E.L.F. (Social Emotional Learning Framework) for building resilience, communication, and emotional regulation
• Behaviour support plans developed with families and staff
• Mentoring programs to increase engagement and confidence
• HSC minimum standard support and post-school transition planning
• Assessment adjustments and exam provisions across Years 7 to 12
• EAL/D support for students from non-English speaking backgrounds, including classroom strategies and targeted resources
• Liaison with external professionals, including NDIS providers, paediatricians, and allied health services

Support for families navigating diagnoses, applications, or referrals

Supporting staff to support students

Our team works closely with teaching staff to ensure that classroom adjustments are effective and sustainable. We help by:

• Sharing clear information about student needs and support strategies
• Providing access to IEPs, reports, and learning plans
• Offering advice on adjusting assessment tasks
• Responding quickly to emerging concerns through ongoing consultation

We know that the most important impact happens in the classroom. That is why we prioritise collaboration with teachers to make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Our approach

Engadine High School follows the Department of Education’s tiered intervention framework to deliver targeted support based on student need. This model is applied consistently across learning, wellbeing, and behaviour structures to ensure a whole-school approach.

We use a wide range of data to inform support, including attendance, wellbeing indicators, literacy and numeracy assessments, and teacher referrals.

Our three tiers of support include:

• Tier 1: Quality differentiated teaching in every classroom
• Tier 2: Targeted, small-group or short-term interventions
• Tier 3: Individualised and sustained support for complex needs

Contacting the Learning Support Team

Parents and carers are important partners in the learning journey. We communicate regularly through phone calls, review meetings, and planning discussions. If you would like to discuss how we can support your child, please contact:

• For Years 7 and 8: Leanne Herrick
• For Years 9 to 12: Kelly Scott

For broader matters or support across multiple areas, please contact Blake Leonard (Deputy Principal and Learning Support Coordinator). You are also welcome to speak with one of our School Counsellors about wellbeing or assessment needs.

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.

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