Primary School Program & School Holiday Supports
“The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences.”
— Loris Malaguzzi
Learning, connection and participation beyond the classroom
Every program is tailored to each participant’s interests, strengths and goals while creating opportunities to learn through meaningful, real-life experiences.
Emerge Learning provides personalised programs for primary-school-aged children, designed around each participant’s interests, strengths, support needs and individual goals.
Through hands-on activities and meaningful experiences, we support children to develop confidence, independence, friendships and practical skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
Who we support
This program may be suitable for children who:
- May benefit from personalised or small-group support
- Want to build friendships and social confidence
- Want to build independence and everyday life skills
- Benefit from predictable routines and supported transitions
- Need support participating in recreational or community activities
- Learn best through practical, interest-based experiences
- Have an NDIS plan or access privately funded supports
What we can work on
Programs may support the development of:
- Communication and social interaction
- Emotional awareness and regulation
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Friendship and teamwork skills
- Independence and decision-making
- Problem-solving and flexible thinking
- Following routines and managing transitions
- Personal organisation
- Community safety and participation
- Fine and gross motor participation
What a typical session might include
Sessions may include:
- Creative arts, construction and sensory activities
- Cooking and practical life experiences
- Games, puzzles and collaborative projects
- Outdoor play and nature-based learning
- Community outings
- STEAM and interest-based activities
- Practising shopping, money handling and community safety
- Activities supporting friendship and communication
- Opportunities to make choices and take age-appropriate responsibility
School holiday programs
School holidays provide opportunities for children to explore their interests, connect with others and practise skills in enjoyable, real-life settings. Activities are planned around participant interests, goals, age and support needs.
School holiday activities may include:
- Creative workshops
- Cooking experiences
- Community excursions
- Outdoor adventures
- Games and group challenges
- Life-skills activities
- Participant-led projects
- Local recreational and cultural experiences
Programs can be adapted according to participants’ goals, support requirements, interests and group compatibility.
Our approach
Our approach is participant-led, person-centred and guided by educational practice. We recognise each child’s individuality and create opportunities for children to learn through participation, relationships and meaningful experiences.
We provide:
- Gentle and responsive guidance
- Strengths-based support
- Predictable and supportive environments
- Choice and control
- Collaboration with parents and carers
- Opportunities to practise skills in everyday settings
Program delivery
Supports may be delivered:
- Individually
- In appropriately matched small groups
- In the participant’s home
- In the community
- At parks, libraries and recreational venues
- During school holidays and selected after-school times
NDIS funding
Eligible supports may be funded through a participant’s NDIS plan where they align with their goals, available funding and current NDIS funding arrangements. Private payment options are also available.