REMEDIAL UNIT

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The establishment of Hillcrest Primary Remedial Unit in 2002 arose to meet the needs of the increasing number of learners in the mainstream being identified as requiring specialised remedial attention. Coupled with this is an awareness that the transition to a remedial class carries with it a special responsibility to sustain the integrity of the child's self-esteem. This transition to a remedial class is now facilitated by the availability of our new unit, both for learners within our school and those from surrounding schools.

What we Offer

• Grades 1 – 7
• Short-term remediation with the intention of returning the child to mainstream within 2 - 3 years
• Fully qualified remedial educators
• A maximum of 15 learners per class
• Individual Education Programmes
• A flexible curriculum offering intensive language and numeracy, as well as computers, life-skills, physical education, design technology, art and music/drama
• Full integration with the school: assemblies, playgrounds, extra-mural activities (sporting and cultural) etc.
• Bright, airy classrooms with modern furniture
• A suitable venue in which outside professionals and therapists conduct sessions arranged privately by parents, at own cost

Admission Requirements/Procedure

1. Recent psychological assessment report, recommending specialised remediation.
2. Written referral from class educator (signed by the principal if from another school).
3. Supporting documentation (e.g. Speech therapist report) if applicable.
4. Case Conference committee: Remedial Unit Head of Department, Class Educator (referring), Remedial Educator (receiving) and any others deemed necessary. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the committee.

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Our Purpose