Diagnostic remedial reading assessment

Who attends

These schools work with students whose reading development is well behind that of their peers despite ongoing classroom support. A student is typically referred by their home school after other interventions have been tried. Placement is short-term and targeted: the aim is to identify the specific nature of a student's reading difficulty and build the skills they need to keep learning, then return them to their home school.

What the school provides

Staff carry out detailed diagnostic assessment to pinpoint where a student's reading is breaking down, then deliver intensive, individualised remedial teaching focused on those needs. They share their findings and recommended strategies with the student's home school so that progress can continue once the placement ends. The emphasis is on equipping students and their teachers with practical approaches rather than on long-term enrolment.

Finding a school

The schools listed below are the NSW government schools that offer this specialised reading support. Access is usually arranged through your child's home school in consultation with the department; speak with your child's teacher or learning and support team if you think an assessment may help.