External therapist support

Our school works closely with families to make sure every child gets the support they need to learn and thrive. Sometimes this means bringing in specialist providers from outside our school, such as therapists funded by the NDIS or other programs.

These external providers do not have an automatic right to come into our school. Any request must come from a parent or carer in writing so we can make sure the support is safe, appropriate, and in the best interest of the student.

All parents/carers and external providers must ensure they read and understand the guidelines listed in the Nuwarra Public School Guidelines for Therapy Provision (pdf).

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
• Special tutoring or learning programs – run by trained professionals outside our school
• 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

Parents/ carers, please read the Department of Education’s Information for Parents and Carers and complete Parent Request for the Provision of Therapy Services (pdf),then return the form to the school.

Your role in the process

Parents 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 external providers

External providers must meet all NSW Department of Education requirements before working with our school.

They must:

1. Declaration for child-related work (pdf)
2. An external provider agreement (doc provided)
3. Current child protection training

1. Code of Conduct policy
2. Controversial Issues in schools policies and procedures
3. Allegations against employees in the area of child protection
4. Mandatory Reporting
5. Child Protection

1. Public liability
2. Personal indemnity
3. Workers’ compensation or personal injury of a sole trader insurance
4. Completed child protection training- for the current year
5. Proof of identity - 100 points

A new parent request must be filled in by the parent/ carer each year.

1. Declaration of child-related work (pdf)

2. External Provider Engagement Agreement

3. External provider information sheet and checklist.

4. Current child protection training

5. Read policies

6. Current copies of insurance

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