Understanding the Adjustments We Make in the Classroom

Personalising Learning for Every Child

You may hear the term ‘adjustments’ used at school. In education, adjustments are changes we make to teaching, the classroom environment, or assessment tasks so that all students can participate, learn and explain their knowledge in a way that suits their learning needs.

Adjustments might be small – like providing extra visual cues, breaking instructions into smaller steps, or using special seating. They can also be more significant – such as adapting curriculum content, providing additional learning support, completing small group or one on one interventions or using assistive technology.

At Sacred Heart these adjustments are part of our commitment to inclusive education. They allow every student to work towards their personal learning goals while still being a valued member of the class.

We keep detailed records of the adjustments we make so we can track progress, meet each child’s needs, and share strategies with parents and carers.

If you’d like to know more about how adjustments work for your child, please get in touch – we’re always happy to talk about how we support learning.

Hearing and Vision Checks

At our school, we know that children learn best when they are healthy, happy, and ready to learn. An important part of supporting all our students – especially those with diverse learning needs – is ensuring they have regular hearing checks, vision tests, and general health reviews.

Many learning or behavioural difficulties can actually be linked to undetected health concerns. For example:

• Hearing loss (even mild) can make it harder for students to follow instructions, engage in group work, or develop early language and reading skills.
• Vision problems can impact a child’s ability to read and write, copy from the board, or stay focused.
• General health and wellbeing – including nutrition, sleep, and emotional regulation – are critical for attention, memory, and social skills.

We encourage all families to take advantage of regular check-ups through your local Child Health Team, GP, or specialist services.

Our school also uses tools such as Sound Scouts hearing screening and can help families connect with vision and health support services when needed.

By working together – families, teachers, and health professionals – we can make sure every student has the best chance to thrive at school.

If you’d like more information or support in arranging hearing, vision, or health checks for your child, please contact me via the school office.

Thanks for your continued partnership and support in helping our students to learn and grow.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Peta Mawn