Special Needs
Arthur Miller School funds a full time reading recovery teacher, part time literacy support teacher hours and a number of teacher aides who work with children who have particular identified learning difficulties. In addition we have a range of programmes to assist children on their learning journey such as Talk to Learn (Oral language), Phonic support programmes, Support for Speakers of other languages and social skills training.
On entry to school students are monitored closely and at an early interview with the new entrant teacher a child may be identified with learning difficulties. If these are slight to moderate, these needs can usually be catered for within the classroom setting and through our in-school support programmes. We may also seek assistance from the local Resource teachers of Learning and Behaviour.
If a child has specific literacy needs at aged 6, some are selected for reading recovery.
More severe global needs usually means a referral to other agencies such as Group Special Education and may result in teacher aide hours being allocated to assist the child for part of the school day. These hours are hard to come by so student needs must be prioritised and a case made for extra funding.