St. John Fisher Catholic School is a setting which offers inclusive education. A Special Needs Team provides support for teachers to meet the needs of all children. We see parents as an integral part of this team. Other members include:
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Principal
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A Learning Support Teacher
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Learning Support Teacher Assistants
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A Literacy Support or Reading Recovery Teacher
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Catholic Schools Office Special Needs Advisor
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Itinerant Support where needed
- Specialist Support where needed
The class teacher is responsible for the support process to ensure any curriculum change is embedded with in the classroom context.
"We believe that:
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Every child has a fundamental right to education and must be given the opportunity to achieve and maintain an acceptable level of learning.
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Every child has unique characteristics, interest abilities and learning needs.
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Education programs should be designed and implemented to take into account the wide diversity of these characteristics and needs."
Salamanca Statement
UNESCO 1994