At Orewa College, we provide inclusive and responsive learning support so every student can thrive.
Our Learning Support Centre is committed to creating an inclusive and supported learning environment for all students. We work collaboratively across the school to ensure learners can access the support they need in ways that are appropriate, effective, and respectful of individual strengths.
Inclusive learning support
Supporting students within the school community
Students with specific Ministry of Education funding, such as Ongoing Resourcing Scheme funding, are included in suitable mainstream classes to enhance their learning, confidence, and social skills. Where required, students may also access comprehensive literacy, mathematics, and project based learning programmes within the Learning Support Centre. All students, regardless of specific funding, can be supported as much as possible according to their academic and diverse learning needs.
Programmes and support
Specialist services and initiatives
Support is offered in a variety of ways to ensure every student can access the curriculum and experience success, regardless of barriers to learning. Close collaboration with teaching staff ensures no student is overlooked. The Learning Support Centre works closely with Ministry of Education resources and liaises with learning and behaviour specialists, Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour, and other support initiatives as required. Other programmes and support include:
- Mainstream class support at all year levels from Teaching Assistants
- In class Teaching Assistant support for students with Ongoing Resourcing Scheme funding
- In class Teaching Assistant support for students under Accident Compensation Corporation and other funding initiatives
- Collaboration with the school’s Year 7 and Year 8 Learning Support Coordinator
- Collaboration and shared space with NHS Tutors
- Educational reports shared with teaching staff
- Academic testing and screening for further specialist involvement
- Small group tutorials and exam revision
- Reader and Writer support for identified students at all year levels throughout the year
- Special Assessment Conditions for internal and external assessments
- Study options within the Learning Support Centre
- Reduced or transition timetables
- Individual Education Plans and Action Plan meetings
- Student Referral Group meetings
- Transition plans
- Referrals to outside agencies as requested
- A welcoming place for all students at break times
2026 Learning Support Department
Contact
Find out more about the Learning Support Centre at Orewa College
For more information or support, please contact:
Head of Department: Sharron Penman
Email: [email protected]