Support from providers outside our school
Our school is committed to working closely with families to provide the best support for every student’s learning and wellbeing. This includes collaborating with specialist providers from outside the school, such as therapists funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
There is a process that must be followed for external providers to come on-site to work with students. External providers do not have automatic right of entry to the school. The school must approve and coordinate all external provider involvement, following a request from a parent/carer. This ensures the support is safe, appropriate, and in the best interests of the student, while maintaining compliance with Department policies.
What does outside support mean?
Outside support means getting extra help for your child from people who are not part of our school. This can include:
- Assessments or checks – such as psychological, speech or occupational therapy
- Health services – like counselling or medical support we cannot give internally
- Agency support – help with behaviour, language or social development
This support works with what our school already provides, to meet your child’s needs.
How the process works for parents and carers
Your role in the process
Parents/carers help this process run smoothly by:
- Making the external provider request in writing to our school.
- Letting providers know if their child will be away or if there is a school event on that day.
For more information on accessing external provider support, see our Parents and carers external provider factsheet.
Requirements for externally funded service providers
External providers must meet all NSW Department of Education requirements before working with our school.
They must:
External providers must:
- Sign a written agreement with our school. See External Provider Engagement Agreement
- Follow the External provider information sheet and checklist.
External providers must:
- Follow the NSW Department of Education's policies on equity, inclusion, and child wellbeing
- Compliance with relevant laws and policies, including child protection and privacy
- Complete child protection training every year.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
External providers must have:
- Appropriate insurance coverage:
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Complete a NSW Digital Declaration
- All necessary qualifications and experience.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
