Planning
In the Planning phase, typically in Term 1, prepare for the NCCD by building understanding of the NCCD and its underpinning legislation. Discuss processes, review support materials and communicate with parents, guardians, carers and students.
Key activities
The school principal is responsible for facilitating the NCCD process and ensuring that all staff are aware of the NCCD process and the school's obligations.
These key activities may be undertaken by the principal or school team. The Planning phase activities are recommended for the NCCD, but are not mandatory.
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Extend or build an understanding of the NCCD
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Consolidate understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005
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Discuss and establish processes including moderation processes
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Communicate with students, parents, guardians and carers
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Review the national support materials
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Start identifying evidence of adjustments
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Seek assistance as needed
Whole-school approach
By taking a whole-school approach to the NCCD, schools can ensure that the whole school understands the NCCD process and the school's obligations under the legislation.
Involving the whole school will require the development of a timeline and strategic planning. It is recommended that schools taking a whole-school approach commence planning very early in the school year to set specific meeting dates for various groups as soon as possible.
Professional learning
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Disability Standards for Education for education leaders
This course is designed to help you, as an education leader, to uphold your legal obligations under
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Disability Standards for Education for primary schools
This course is designed to help you uphold your legal obligations under the Disability Discriminatio
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Disability Standards for Education for senior secondary
This course is designed to help you uphold your legal obligations under the Disability Discriminatio
Illustrations of practice
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Kings Meadows High School: Whole-school approach
Staff discuss the ways they've created a whole-school approach for the NCCD.
Kings Meadows High S
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Kirwan State High School: Roles and responsibilities
This video shows the leadership team discussing the importance of setting up a school team where eve
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Barkly Highway State School: Preparing for the NCCD
Leadership staff and a teacher discuss the ways that they develop their staff and the school's proce
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St Joseph's Primary School: Preparing teachers for the NCCD
School staff discuss how they develop their teachers' understanding of the NCCD through professional
Case studies
These case studies demonstrate the application of the NCCD model through examples.
