Learning Support

Looking after children with additional needs

Every child is a unique individual with his or her own strengths. At times, some children may need additional support and specific ways to learn in order to reach their potential and cope in an ever changing world.

Learning Support is a small yet busy department within the Julia Gabriel Family of Services. The role of this department is varied. Learning Support covers many areas and its aim is to assist children, teachers and families to gain the most from the lifelong learning journey.

The Green Room

Within Chiltern House we also conduct a specialised programme solely for children with additional needs. Based at our Turf Club Road centre, the Green Room offers a unique opportunity for children who may not be able to access a regular pre-school class on a full-time basis. With a small class of six children and three adults, the children are provided with an individualised programme, with structured teaching in their specific learning style, and the opportunity to integrate into the other pre-school classes.

Discovery Tree

The Learning Support department also runs a social skills programme for children who may need extra help in this area. Our Discovery Tree programme has evolved according to the needs of the children who have attended over the time that it has been running. Some important skills frequently focused on include: recognising emotions, confidence building, risk taking, giving and following instructions, and self- leadership. This is a once a week programme designed for small groups of six. It is currently based at Chiltern House Halifax Road on Saturday afternoons.

If you have any concerns about your child, or if you would like to know more about the area of Learning Support, please contact myself at fionamac@chilternhouse.com.sg

Fiona McDonald

Head of Learning Support