INCLUSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND NURTURING

Andale is an independent primary school that provides individual learning support for children experiencing learning difficulties.

Andale School provides an inclusive, collaborative, and nurturing learning environment in which every child can be themselves –extraordinary.

With small class sizes, highly skilled teaching staff, and integrated professional support from an Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist, Andale is unique in the Melbourne education landscape.

We strongly believe that learning difficulties should not be a barrier to achieving potential. By providing an inclusive school environment that nurtures individual strengths, our exceptional children will have the very best chance at social and educational success.

Please contact the school on 9853 3911 to learn more.

www.andale.vic.edu.au andaleschool@andale.vic.edu.au

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Community Integration and Awareness

Maintaining and developing schools for students with special needs contribute to the broader community by promoting inclusion and raising awareness about disabilities. These schools provide opportunities for students without disabilities to interact and develop friendships with their peers who have special needs. This fosters empathy, understanding, and acceptance, breaking down barriers and promoting a more inclusive society.

Potential for Future Success

Schools for students with special needs play a crucial role in preparing students for future success. By providing a comprehensive education that focuses on academic, vocational, and life skills, these schools equip students with the tools they need to lead fulfilling lives as active and engaged members of society. The skills and support gained in these schools can pave the way for further education, employment opportunities, and independent living for students with special needs.

Maintaining and developing schools for students with special needs is of utmost importance for ensuring equal access to quality education and promoting inclusive communities. These schools provide individualised support, personalised learning, and a nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic development. They also facilitate parental engagement and promote community integration, fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance. By investing in schools for students with special needs, we empower these individuals to thrive, contribute, and achieve their full potential, thereby creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Ascot Vale Heights is a Prep -Year 12 inner city school where every student, every day is given the opportunity to be the best they can be.

We provide quality education programs which are delivered through the Victorian Curriculum.

• Integrated inquiry learning across the Victorian Curriculum

• Individual Learning Plans for all students

• 1:1 iPad program across school

• Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy

• Mental Health Practitioner

• Respectful Relationships

• Learn to Play Program

• Zones of Regulation

Specialist programs include:

• Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

• Post School Transition Program

• Intensive Swimming Program

• Perceptual Motor Program

• Personal Capabilities

• Incursions/Excursions

• Overnight Camps

• Work Experience

• Bike Education

• Sensory Room

• Visual Arts

• Music

• PE