Enrolling at the school

Make an appointment to see the principal (take your partner, an advocate or a friend along if you would like support). You may also like the support of your early intervention team if you have one). At the appointment, you may want to share information about your child and ask about:

• how the school currently meets special education needs
• the staff who are likely to be teaching your child and who you should talk to regularly about your child's progress
• how the school's Special Education Grant (SEG) is spent to support students with special education needs and how your child might access that support
• where the Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) and Learning Support Teachers (LST) are based, which schools they serve and how they might be involved in teaching your child
• whether your child may be eligible, or is already verified, for the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS) or School High Health Needs Fund (SHHNF)
• how the school works with other agencies in supporting students with special education needs.

Also talk to the school about:

• who will supervise your child in the playground, if required
• what happens when the teacher or teacher aide is sick
• what happens with school outings.

Talk to neighbours and friends about the school. Ask to observe the class your child will be attending. You could also discuss with the school, opportunities to visit during a quiet time or during activities such as sports days so your child is familiar with the school by the time they are ready to start.