Most classes allocate each student a weekly 10 - 15 minute time slot using either the phone or IDL. For senior students, formal PLTs are replaced by more regular calls made on a needs basis. Students are encouraged to call their teachers for assistance rather than waiting for their allocated time. Emails are also encouraged.

The PLT is a very important time when the teacher is available to work with a student on an individual or small group basis. These lessons may include a follow-up of the child’s set work, a reading lesson, remedial or extension work or activities related to the NT Curriculum Framework that are not covered in the set work. Attendance is compulsory so teachers need to be notified if a student cannot attend a PLT for any reason.

When teachers are on a home visit during a scheduled PLT time, the PLT will be cancelled. During Terms 2 and 3 when most home visits are taking place, it is expected that teachers will contact individual students once per fortnight as a minimum.