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THE LEARNER PROFILEA useful tool to identify concerns about a learner as found in the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support Policy (SIAS)
• Screening and identification of learning support needsSTAGE 1
• Addressing barriers to learning at school levelSTAGE 2
• Addressing barriers to learning at district levelSTAGE 3TH
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AS S
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F SU
PPO
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Teacher intervention: curriculum, classroom
management
Referral to SBST for consultative individual
support planning
Teacher individual intervention plan
SNA 2
Screening: Teacher
concerned about learner
Identification of real barriers to
learning / learning needs
SNA 1 –Part 1 & 2
Learner Profile
Referral to DBST if necessary
DBST support Intervention
plan
SNA 3 Form DBE 120
SNA 1 –Part 1 & 2 & 3
Concern about a child
Identify the specific
learning needs
Identify type of support required
Plan intervention &
support
Implement intervention
& supportReview
Screening: Teacher
concerned about learner
Identification of real barriers to
learning
SNA 1 –Part 1 & 2
Learner Profile
• Screening and identification of learning support needsSTAGE 1
• Screening and identification of learning support needsSTAGE 1
Screening – finding out information to develop a holistic picture of learners. It helps to highlight concerns about learning and development. Tools for screening:• Learner Profile• Health screening (Road to Health
booklet)• In-class assessments and observations• Parents interviews
THE LEARNER PROFILE• Completed by the Class Teacher• Captured on Learner Unit Record Individual
Tracking System (LURITS)• The SIAS 2014 Learner Profile template
replaces all previous versions• Must be updated at least annually• Is a CONFIDENTIAL legal document• Must be sent to the new school if a learner
transfers
Personal Information
Medical Information
Information of parents/
guardians
Areas needing ongoing support
Schools attended
Early intervention
services rendered
Extra-curricular activities
Achievements
Cumulative record card
HOLISTIC INFORMATION RECORDED IN THE LEARNER PROFILE
All sections marked with an asterisk (*) indicate to a teacher that there may be a need to identify learning needs and put support in place.
These sections give information relating to:
• Disability
• Type of social grant
• Early intervention services
THE LEARNER PROFILE: A SCREENING TOOL
• Medical information
ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION RECORDED IN THE LEARNER PROFILE
• Identifies problems with regard to a number of health issues including:– Growth progress– Health Screening results
SCREENING TOOL
• Flags areas needing ongoing support so subsequent Grade teachers can see what support has been offered and continue to give support.
SCREENING TOOL
• Information regarding parents / guardian• Includes:
Ø Person(s) with whom the learner livesØ Persons authorised to collect the learner from school
• This is important to ensure learner safety
ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION RECORDED IN THE LEARNER PROFILE
Ø An asset based approach means using strengths to overcome challenges. This is reflected in the learner profile where strengths and interests are recorded in: • Extra-curricular activities• Achievements
Ø A record of academic results of the learners entire school career also helps to identify strong and weak learning areas
ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION RECORDED IN THE LEARNER PROFILE
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