SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

At Ferny Creek we are concerned for the welfare of all children at school.

It is our aim to involve teachers and parents in a cooperative program so that the individual needs of each child will be met.  Our special assistance program provides extra instruction for children who may be experiencing short or longer term learning difficulties, and parent volunteers provide additional help, with the permission of relevant children's parents.

Assistance is provided, when it is deemed necessary, in the academic areas such as Mathematics, Reading, Language, and in the welfare areas where social, emotional or medical problems have been identified.  Help is also available through the DoE.  Educational psychologists, social workers, speech therapists and consultant teachers provide specialised services on a single referral basis.  These referrals may be arranged through the school.

Ferny Creek has a policy on the integration of children with impairments and disabilities, into our school.  Queries regarding the integration of such children should be directed through the principal in plenty of time to allow for an application for integration support to take place.  Ideally this contact should be made early in the year prior to the child commencing school.  A precise set of DoE guidelines must be followed when integrating children and these may be obtained from the school.  If you have any queries regarding assistance, please contact the secretary.  The principal will contact you to arrange an interview if necessary.

As well, the principal and class teachers welcome contact with parents and the community for interviews about children's progress or less formal discussions about school activities and programs.  Please telephone the school (9755 1522) or contact the office to arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting.

We believe that parent and community participation will benefit the children of Ferny Creek, so do not hesitate to contact us whenever you feel it is necessary.