Education Programs
Smithfield Public School has 6 Primary School Support classes and a number of Early Intervention classes, catering for students with varying disabilities.
The Early Intervention Unit caters for preschool aged students, offering half day sessions onsite and a resourcing service to students attending another Early Childhood service.
There are 3 Primary Support Unit classes for students with Autism and 3 classes for students who have a mild intellectual disability.
Smithfield Public School Support Unit Students are supported by a rich, meaningful, differentiated and individualised educational program.
Appropriate syllabus outcomes and content are used to create and deliver all learning programs.
Primary Support Unit classes follow the ACARA curriculum, including English, Math, Science and Technology, History/Geography, Creative and Performing Arts, and Personal Development Health and Physical Education. Appropriate syllabus outcomes and content are used to create and deliver all learning programs.
Primary classes follow the NSW curriculum outcomes and content in all Key Learning Areas, including:
Personalised Learning and Support Plan (PLaSP)
PLaSPs are developed for every student in the support unit. These are developed in consultation with parents, carers and other specialists involved with the student. They include:
- Student profiles with a focus on strength and interests
- Accommodations and adjustments made for inclusion and support.
- Long term and short term goals linked to relevant syllabus outcomes in the areas of literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Evaluation of goals with future directions
- Student data
Integration
Support Unit students are provided with multiple opportunities for integration within the whole school.
All students have the opportunity to integrate with mainstream programs and events individually and in their class group. These opportunities include participating in whole school events such as carnivals, parades and assemblies. Students also have the opportunity to interact with mainstream peers on the playground during recess and lunch with support from SLSO's during these times.
Support Unit Classes participate in regular Library sessions where they are able to borrow books, and engage in activities that extend their knowledge in technology and future learning. Classes are also able to integrate into mainstream groups focusing on Sport and Creative and Performing Arts.
When students are able to access stage appropriate outcomes they can be supported to individually integrate into mainstream classes to participate in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Creative and Performing Arts.
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