External service providers
Our school works closely with families and Youth Justice 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 extra extra curricular facilitators.
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 facilitate internally
- Agency support – help with behaviour, language or social development
Requirements for external providers
External providers must meet all NSW Department of Education requirements before working with our school.
They must:
1. Complete the paperwork
External providers must:
- Sign a written agreement with our school. See External Provider Engagement Agreement
- Follow the External provider information sheet and checklist.
2. Meet training and policy requirements
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.
3. Provide credentials, insurance and ID
External providers must have:
- Appropriate insurance coverage
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- All necessary qualifications and experience.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
4. Wait for approval
External providers cannot begin support until they have received written confirmation from our school.
5. Annual review
This process must be repeated at the start of each school year.