Preston Program
Program
The Preston Program offers a personalised Social and Emotional Learning program. Circle Time and social skills classes provide opportunity for social development and are integral elements in increased wellbeing and engagement. All students are provided with a Personalised Learning Plan and Student Support Plan. Small groups, consistent care, predictable and consistent routines, appropriately modelled behaviour, negotiated responsibilities and a commitment to engage all students are key features of the program.
All students must be dual enrolled. All students participate three days a week in the program at Yarra Me School and two days a week at their main school. Some students may be offered a modified program with adjusted daily attendance at Yarra Me School to support transition into the program.
Intake
Students can be referred by the State primary schools from the NEMA and Hume Merri-bek Areas of North Western Region at any time. An Enrolment Committee considers the referral. Admission and commencement are subject to suitability and availability of space in the program.
**The Preston Program attracts a Service Provision fee of $500.
**Yarra Me does not charge parents or carers a service fee.
Duration
Placement in the program is for six months (two school terms). Students can be referred for a start of year placement or a mid-year placement. We enrol two groups over the course of the academic year. Group one commences the program in term one, completing the placement at the end of term two. Group two occurs at the beginning of Term 3 and goes till the end of term four.
*There is no provision to extend placements beyond the initial six month period*
Download information brochure HERE
The Preston Program offers a personalised Social and Emotional Learning program. Circle Time and social skills classes provide opportunity for social development and are integral elements in increased wellbeing and engagement. All students are provided with a Personalised Learning Plan and Student Support Plan. Small groups, consistent care, predictable and consistent routines, appropriately modelled behaviour, negotiated responsibilities and a commitment to engage all students are key features of the program.
All students must be dual enrolled. All students participate three days a week in the program at Yarra Me School and two days a week at their main school. Some students may be offered a modified program with adjusted daily attendance at Yarra Me School to support transition into the program.
Intake
Students can be referred by the State primary schools from the NEMA and Hume Merri-bek Areas of North Western Region at any time. An Enrolment Committee considers the referral. Admission and commencement are subject to suitability and availability of space in the program.
**The Preston Program attracts a Service Provision fee of $500.
**Yarra Me does not charge parents or carers a service fee.
Duration
Placement in the program is for six months (two school terms). Students can be referred for a start of year placement or a mid-year placement. We enrol two groups over the course of the academic year. Group one commences the program in term one, completing the placement at the end of term two. Group two occurs at the beginning of Term 3 and goes till the end of term four.
*There is no provision to extend placements beyond the initial six month period*
Download information brochure HERE