Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Building Inclusive Schools

Q: What are the key outcomes of the Building Inclusive Schools (BIS) strategy?
A: The aim of the BIS Strategy is to raise awareness across all levels of the education system about educational obligations, trends and strategies that relate to inclusive learning environments. A professional learning program has been developed to assist school leadership teams to build on their local context to provide flexible and inclusive school communities to improve the learning outcomes of all students. Learn more about Building Inclusive Schools.Back to top
Q: What is a Learning Support Coordinator?
A: Learning Support Coordinators (LSCs) are provided as part of the Building Inclusive Classrooms (BIC) strategy to support classroom teachers to develop, implement and monitor learning plans for individuals and groups of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. The BIC strategy provides deployment of LSCs in primary, secondary and district high schools and education support centres and schools. LSCs will be appointed from existing staff in schools, receive ongoing training and participate in the BIC's Professional Learning Program. The role of the LSC includes: facilitation of Learning Support Teams in schools; consult and collaborate with teachers in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities and learning difficulties; support classroom teachers who have students requiring significant learning adjustments. Learn more about Learning Support Coordinators.Back to top

Statewide Specialist Services

Q: What are Statewide Specialist Services?
A: Statewide Specialist Services provide support for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. A range of visiting teachers, support officers and other consultants from the Centre for Inclusive Schooling, Hospital School Services, Vision Education Service and the WA Institute for Deaf Education and district education offices collaborate to provide specialist support to school communities. Learn more about Statewide Specialist Services.Back to top
Q: What should I do if my child has ongoing health needs?
A: Communicating the health needs of your child is critical in the two-way partnership between parents and the school. It is important that school staff are kept well informed, well prepared and updated to manage any ongoing and likely responses to health emergencies. The Student Health Care Policy clearly outlines the procedures and responsibilities of all stakeholders. Learn more about Health Care Advice Papers copies of which are available on this site.Back to top

Other

Q: What is the procedure for applying for funding for a student with diverse learning needs?
A: A model of informed practice has been developed called "Schools Plus". This model makes practical links between teaching and learning adjustments, services and support, professional learning and supplementary resourcing for schools with eligible students. The process enables schools to gather evidence of educational need, determine the level of adjustments required and decide if a request for additional assistance is appropriate. Learn more about Schools Plus.Back to top