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Student Needs
Students with additional needs often effectively participate in the regular coursework through modifications and additional support. However, some students require programs that entail substantial or extensive educational adjustments which would be agreed through an IEP.
SWANs is the name given to the Groves Distance Education enrichment program for Students With Additional Needs. The SWANs program refers to custom learning arrangements which support those students.
Students eligible for verification through Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) receive an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which is a comprehensive and substantial plan tailored to meet their high needs and provide necessary support. All students requiring any form of educational support, whether it be for a temporary health concern or a long-term condition or diagnosis, receive a Negotiated Education Plan (NEP). Both plans cater to students across cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and sensory categories, and are individually developed in consultation with families to facilitate their education access.
Typically, students enrolled in the SWANs program will have a medical diagnosis that determines the extent and nature of the support provided by the school.