At Kahurangi School, we are committed to being an inclusive school where every child is valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We believe that all tamariki can make progress and experience success at school, and we work hard to ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential and to participate fully in school life alongside their peers.

Who learning support is for

Learning support is for students who may need extra help at different times in their schooling. This can include:

• Learners with learning, communication, or behaviour needs
• Learners with sensory or physical impairments or disabilities
• Gifted and talented learners
• English language learners
• Students who are not yet achieving, or who may be at risk of not achieving

Support can be short-term or ongoing, depending on each child’s needs.

What support might look like

Support at Kahurangi can take many different forms and is always tailored to the child. This may include:

• Extra support from a teacher or teacher aide
• Small group or individual programmes
• Support from specialist teachers or external agencies
• Targeted interventions (for example, Reading Recovery)
• Access to additional resources, equipment, or programmes

Some students with significant and ongoing learning needs receive additional funding through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS).

How support is coordinated

All learning support at Kahurangi is coordinated by our SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) and the school leadership team.

Decisions about the best way to support a child are made in partnership with:

• The student
• Their whānau
• Their teacher
• And, where appropriate, external specialists or agencies

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

When a student’s needs are identified as ongoing, or when we believe it would be helpful, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed.

This plan:

• Sets clear goals for the student
• Identifies the supports that will be in place
• Is developed together with whānau, teachers, leaders, and any relevant support agencies
• Is reviewed regularly to make sure the support remains appropriate and effective

Working together

We strongly believe that the best outcomes for children come from strong partnerships between school and whānau.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s learning or progress, we encourage you to talk with your child’s teacher or get in touch with the school. We’re always happy to talk things through and work together to find the best way forward.