Every child is different; they vary in their physiological, psychosocial and cognitive make up. Hence, it is natural that they should react differently to their environment and learn differently. Although it is important to follow social norms, it unlikely that anyone can fit into one rigid mould.

ISH works towards bringing out the best in every student. To support and enhance the differentiated instruction that goes on in the regular class room, the Learning Support team works with students with special educational needs, English language learners and high achieving students who need greater challenges. This is either done through support within the classroom or on a pull out basis to ensure the children get exactly what they need.

Students are exposed to aural, visual and hands on activities that will help them to learn and retain important concepts and skills. Every effort is made to stay connected with the grade curriculum wherever possible. Collaborative planning amongst teachers is also an important part of this process.

Activities include opportunities for children to understand, assimilate and recall what is taught and are presented through a variety of activities: games, role play, picture/word recognition and pronunciation, reading and comprehension, support with class work, strategies to plan their tasks, reasoning and memory games, spelling drills, mental mathematics and timed activities. The aim is to get them to work as independently as possible within their potential which we believe is an important life skill.

Students are placed in this program based on detailed observations, class visits, past records and feedback from the class teachers. For children with Special Educational Needs an IEP is put into place where their past records are also taken into consideration.

Meetings with the parents and teachers helps keep a close eye on the students progress.