Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Once again, schools across Australia will soon be taking part in national data collection on school students with disability.  Information will be collected from every school across Australia.

The information provided through this collection of data will enable all Australian governments to better target support and resources to benefit students with disability.   It will help to put the right supports in place for students with disability so that they have the same opportunities for a high quality education as students without disability.  In order to protect the privacy of your child, no names or identifying information will be provided to local or federal education authorities.

The information being collected includes:

·         - The level of adjustment provided

·         - The number of students who receive each level of adjustment

·         -   Where known, the student’s broad type of disability

Some students who are not provided with an adjustment at the time of collection will meet the definition of disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and will be eligible to be included in the data collection.

It’s your decision about whether you want your child’s information to be included in the national reporting or not.  If you do not wish to have your child’s information included, please contact me by 31^st July, 2016 or leave a message at the office.

For more information a fact sheet is available at the school office or visit: http://www.education.gov.au/what-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

Term 3

Welcome to Term Three.  We hope you had a relaxing and refreshing holiday.


If you need to speak to one of the Support Teachers, our contact details can be found on this blog.  We are always happy to arrange a meeting with you.


Stay tuned for PLP information soon.


This Term we will be completing the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).  It is important to remember that this is an opt-out system and if you do not want your child to be included in this Australian Government data collection, you need to let the school know.  More information will be included in a school newsletter closer to the time.