Support from providers outside our school
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.
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
This process must be repeated at the start of each school year.
Additionally, the school may request a Service Update from any Provider at its discretion. Notice will be provided to the Provider in writing, with action required within 5 business days of this notice.
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:
External providers must:
- Sign the External Provider Engagement Agreement with our school (one per provider).
- Complete a Service Schedule form (one per student receiving services from the provider). This service schedule must include Consent for the Disclosure of Personal and Health Information with the School (template).
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)
- All necessary qualifications and experience.
These documents are included in the External Provider Engagement Agreement.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
This process must be repeated at the start of each school year.
Additionally, the school may request a Service Update from any Provider at its discretion. Notice will be provided to the Provider in writing, with action required within 5 business days of this notice.