Special Education Needs and Support in Education

Find out how the SENSE Department supports students with special needs through targeted programmes in literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, and social skills.

Last updated 28 July 2026

The Special Educational Needs and Support in Education (SENSE) Department

plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience of our students with additional needs.

By fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, SENSE complements the school's efforts to ensure that every student, regardless of their individual needs, has the opportunity to thrive holistically, including personal growth and academic advancement.

Our key programmes

Overview of Key Programmes & Platforms

Name of Programmes	Description	Target Level	Date / Timeframe
Learning Support Programme (LSP)	Specialised early intervention programmes for identified students who need additional support in language and literacy skills	P1 & P2	Whole year
Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)	Specialised early intervention programme for identified students who need additional support in acquiring basic concepts and skills in Mathematics	P1 to P4	Whole year
P1 TRANSIT	Support for identified Primary 1 students with social and behavioural needs where they learn self-management skills supported by a curriculum which covers classroom work habits, social and communication skills and emotional regulation skills.	P1	Term 1 – Term 3
School-based Dyslexia Remediation Programme (SDR)	A specialized, two-year literacy intervention for Primary 3 and 4 students with dyslexia to improve reading, spelling, and comprehension skills	P3 & P4	Whole year
Reading Remediation Programme (RRP)	Learning support for students with literacy difficulties who are not diagnosed with dyslexia to help them read with fluency and understanding	P3 & P4	Whole year
HeartWork Transition	Transition support for identified students with learning, behavioral and/or social-emotional needs to ensure a seamless and positive shift as students move up to their next academic level	Identified P1-P6 students	Term 4 - Term 1
iGAIN (Inspiring Growth through Academic and Interpersonal Nurturing)	Befriender and academic support provided in collaboration with community partners to empower students by providing dedicated academic guidance and interpersonal mentorship, fostering both their educational growth and social-emotional development	Identified P4-P6 students	Whole year