- As’salamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu
ÐÜèÊÓƵ supports the growth and success of every student. We recognise that every student can learn, but students may require additional opportunities and supports to reach their potential. The College’s policy and practices reflects the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) guidelines which comply with the legislative requirements outlined in the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005).Â
In consultation with families, teachers, service providers and other agencies, the College will collaborate to make reasonable adjustments and provide the necessary supports when working with students with additional needs.
The specific educational needs of a student are keenly analysed through a referral process. Student referrals can be made by parents, teachers or staff when a child is facing challenges accessing the curriculum due to one or more of the following areas:
The College administers health assessments as required. Where necessary, the advice of external health professionals such as General Practitioner (GP), paediatrician, behavioural psychologist etc. may be sought.
Students who require assessment arrangements may present with needs in one or more of the following:
Individual Learning/Education/Support Plans are developed by teachers in consultation with the Student Support Team to accommodate for students with additional needs. Students with disability are provided with support from Integration Aides in the classroom on a needs basis during timetabled sessions. Students also have intensive weekly sessions with the Psychologist, Speech Pathologist or Counsellor, as required.
The Student Support Team comprises of, but not limited to:
EPIC fosters an environment where the rights of all children and young people are paramount so that equitable educational opportunities and outcomes are achieved.
Our mission is to provide a positive
learning environment where staff and students work cooperatively to achieve their best, developing a commitment to continuous learning. The core values of the school are learning, achievement, respect, commitment and fairness.
 We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land we pray, teach, and learn on, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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