Inclusive Education
At Brighton Secondary School we use evidence-based approaches to supporting the learning needs of all students, using a multi-tiered system of support across wellbeing, teaching and learning, and behaviour and engagement. This approach ensures students needs are addressed at the level they require, which may include strong foundational interventions and supports to ensure students develop the skills and confidence they need early on in their secondary schooling.
Our current approaches to inclusive education and supporting the learning needs of students are outlined below
Tier 1 – good for all
- Whole school professional development on the use of One Plans and Student Adjustment Guides
- Whole school professional development on adjustments and supports for students with a diagnosed disability (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Difficulties, Language Disorder etc)
- Training and development for teachers and student support officers (SSO) in using digital tools, such as text to voice and voice to text.
- Whole school training on regulation
Tier 2 – necessary for some
- One Plans and Student Adjustment Guides created and reviewed regularly for students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders
- Year 7 Literacy Intervention classes
- Year 7 Numeracy intervention classes
- Year 10 Essential Maths class
- Team around the child meetings to ensure that all teachers have the same information about the learning needs of identified students
- Access to additional classroom support from Student Support Officers (SSO)
Tier 3 – essential for a few
- Small group Numeracy and Literacy interventions
- Referrals to the Department for Education’s Student Support Services team
- Option for referral to Department for Education Disability Transition Program for students with disability in their final year of schooling
- Opportunities to achieve SACE through completion of Modified SACE
