Tailored Learning
Tailored Learning
Tailored learning programs support students in Years 8–12+ who are enrolled in SA government schools and have been identified by their school as disengaged from education due to multiple complex barriers.
These barriers may include:
- Ongoing mental health challenges
- Complex family circumstances
- Unstable accomodation
- Responsibilities related to pregnancy, parenting or caring for others
How does Tailored Learning work?
Connected Self’s Tailored Learning case managers work collaboratively with individual students, their school and their support networks to address their current barriers and empower students to achieve their goals.
This can look like supporting students to reengage with school, or exploring alternate academic or career pathways that better suit the student’s needs.
Flexible Delivery
Our practitioners support students in ways that make sense for their individual circumstances. This can take place on-site, at the student’s home or out in the community. Additionally, practitioners can support students in accessing transport as needed.
Whole-Person Approach
Our framework supports students in strengthening the skills to engage with education, such as:
- Managing physical and emotional wellbeing
- Navigating government services such as Centrelink and Services SA
- Navigating and using public transport
- Accessing additional support as needed
Our Model
Connected Self has 4 evidence-based approaches of practice underpinning our Tailored Learning model. This involves integrating PACE, Polyvagal Practices, Restorative Practice and Scaffolding for Learning Safety and Support.
As a holistic approach, these practices help students to create socio-emotional learning, develop empathy and build emotional regulation, through the building and maintaining of safe trusting relationships and the understanding of physiological regulation.
As students are encouraged to reengage academically, they are provided scaffolded pathways with a gradual release of responsibility to allow for students to gain confidence and safety.
Click on each approach to learn more.
These evidenced based approaches are delivered alongside the 4-phase model:
Tailored Learning Principles
Connected Self is guided by the below principles to create a personalised pathway for at risk students. This serves the goal of providing them with the best conditions for re-engaging with learning, rebuilding trust, and achieving growth – emotionally, socially and academically.
Student-Centred:
We place the student at the centre of all our work, recognising their unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations.
Relationship-Based:
We believe that strong, positive relationships between students, case managers, families, and schools are essential for successful outcomes.
Trauma-Informed:
We understand the impact of trauma on student behaviour and learning, and our approach is designed to create a safe and supportive environment.
Strengths-Based:
We focus on students' strengths and assets, empowering them to build resilience and achieve their goals.
Collaboration:
We work collaboratively with families, schools, and other support agencies to ensure coordinated and holistic support.
Continuous Improvement:
We regularly evaluate our service delivery model and make data-driven adjustments to enhance effectiveness.
How to access our Tailored Learning program
To learn more about Connected Self's Tailored Learning program, please phone 08 8232 2438 or email tailoredlearning@connectedself.com.au.