Westminster Education Support Centre (6046)

School Overview


Westminster Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialised educational institution catering to students with extensive learning needs, including cognitive, physical, sensory, and behavioural challenges.

Located in Westminster, the school provides an inclusive and nurturing environment where each student is empowered to achieve their full potential through a personalised learning approach grounded in evidence-based practices (EBP), particularly for neurodiverse students in Social Emotional Development, Literacy, and Numeracy.

WESC operates on a shared site with Westminster Primary School, facilitating an integrated learning model that promotes inclusive education opportunities for students with disabilities. The school follows the Western Australian Curriculum, adapting it through structured learning programs and intensive support interventions to ensure students receive targeted instruction that meets their individual needs.

A key focus at WESC is functional life skills development, equipping students with essential capabilities for independence and meaningful community participation. Programs such as Independent Living Centre (ILC) training, structured play, and vocational education initiatives provide students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for future success.

To enhance student communication, the school has embedded Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies, including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), and Auslan as our LOTE subject. These strategies empower students to communicate effectively and engage actively in their learning environments.

WESC is committed to trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, implementing the Berry Street Education Model across all classrooms. This framework supports students in developing self-regulation, resilience, and social-emotional skills, which are essential for lifelong learning. Additionally, the school operates within a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, ensuring a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students are recognised and rewarded for positive interactions.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of specialist teachers, education assistants, a student wellbeing officer, a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist, and school psychologists, who work collaboratively to deliver tailored support programs. The school also partners with NDIS providers to ensure that students receive necessary therapeutic interventions within their learning environment.

A strong emphasis on Social Emotional Development, Literacy, and Numeracy ensures that students receive targeted support in these critical areas. Through explicit instruction, structured intervention programs, and continuous data-driven assessment, WESC optimises learning experiences for neurodiverse students, fostering their academic and personal growth.

The strong partnership between WESC and the broader school community is reflected in our parent engagement strategies, wraparound family support services, and continuous communication via platforms like Seesaw and school newsletters. The school's vision is to foster a supportive, culturally responsive, and high-expectation learning environment, where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.