INFO from the SENCO

By Kristen Ferguson | Posted: Thursday July 7, 2022

Kaikorai School is committed to giving each and every student the opportunity to reach their full potential. We offer a number of support and extension programs to ensure our tamariki thrive and continue their love of learning.

We know that all children learn differently and all of them have different needs. To tailor to each need, we have the following supports in place in school on a regular basis. 

Literacy Support Groups: Alphabet Group, Early Words, Quick 60, Reading Recovery,  Literacy Support Group for Dyslexic tendencies, ESOL, Parent Reading, Bilingual Tutor

Literacy Extension Groups: Writing Extension, Reading Extension, Literature Circles

Maths Support Group: Targeted Maths group

Maths Extension Group

Teacher Aide support: each classroom is supported by a teacher aide for a period of time every day 

These programs are run by skilled teachers and teacher aides. 

In addition to these programs, we also have the following supports available when needed: 

- Ministry Speech Therapy

- Ministry Occupational Therapy

- Public Health Nurse

- High Health Needs

- RTLB

- Ministry Psychologist

If you would like to know more about any of these programs or other supports that are available, please contact Kristen Ferguson at [email protected].