Diverse Learners and Inclusion
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At Portarlington Primary School, we are committed to understanding, including and celebrating our diverse learners and value the contribution they and their families make to our school.
We celebrate the strengths of our diverse learners, recognise challenges they may face and we continue to learn more about how we can support them.
All childen are unique and at Portarlington Primary, we value the strengths and talents of people who think and learn differently.
Connectedness and belonging to our school are important and we are kind, accepting and inclusive of everyone.
About one in 5 children has variations in their brain development.
These variations include those seen in:-
These children can be described as ‘diverse’ learners.
Resources that Support Inclusion
These resources have been developed for the Department of Education by autistic-led organisations and lead researchers in autism and neurodiversity:
I CAN Education has tips for becoming a champion for neurodivergent students and a graphic novel to help students navigate high schoolYellow Ladybugs’ All Brains are Different program introduces the concept of neurodiversity in an affirming wayAllPlay Learn’s Inclusive School Communities: Monash University’s AllPlay Learn team has developed resources on how to create inclusive school communities where everyone feels welcome and supportedAmaze has produced videos and fact sheets for parents on how to include families of autistic childrenPositive Partnerships runs webinars and has practical tools and information sheets to support autistic students.More Support-Diverse Learners Hub
The Department of Education has established the Diverse Learners Hub to meet the needs of diverse learners.The hub provides evidence-based advice and resources on best-practice inclusive teaching practices for supporting autistic students and other diverse learners.
