405 Children received therapy to develop communications, language, sensory, fine and gross and motor skills.
240 Children received inclusive educational care through our Preschool and Out of School Hours care services.
390 Children with conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD participated in programs to improve literacy and numeracy.
593 Children were assessed to determine their strengths and needs to provide families with guidance regarding the support required.
138 Children with social, emotional and behavioural concerns were provided support to reduce anxiety, build confidence, self-esteem and stronger family relationships.
707 Parents and carers were provided with specialist knowledge and skills in children’s learning development and family support.
393 Children and families in disadvantaged communities were assisted with specialist intervention and support.
41 Provisional psychologists gained expertise and skills working with children and families to fulfil the requirements to become fully registered.
544 Professionals including teachers and early childhood educators were provided with specialist knowledge and skills in children’s learning development and family support.
Wh- questions and why they’re important
By Grace Adams, Speech Pathologist. Asking and answering ‘Wh-‘ questions is a key part of language development. Children must be able to understand questions in order to have a conversation and pass on information to others. Starting to ask and answer ‘Wh-‘ questions is a milestone that most children start to reach between the age... Read More
Tuesday, 29th October 2019
Read MoreNSW Governor Margaret Beazley visits Learning Links in support of children with learning difficulties and disabilities
On Friday 25 October, Learning Links Peakhurst proudly received a visit from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales, to showcase the work being done to support children with learning difficulties in the St George region. The Governor is deeply committed to education and social justice, so the event... Read More
Friday, 25th October 2019
Read MoreSocial Inclusion in the School Playground
By Renee Irving-Lee, Children’s Book Author © 2019 Learning Links As children progress through primary school, the importance of peer friendships becomes more significant and feeling included in playground activities becomes a vital factor in the healthy development of their social and emotional wellbeing. When children feel invited, accepted, appreciated, and included they are... Read More
Monday, 9th September 2019
Read MoreLearning Links Preschool at the top of its game
Learning Links Preschool has just been awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). This is the highest possible rating for an education and care service to achieve under the National Quality Standard, which sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services across Australia.... Read More
Monday, 9th September 2019
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