Warrnambool College Policy Manual

Student Disability and Inclusion Policy RATIONALE Warrnambool College is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to the same educational opportunities as students without a disability. The policy aims to provide inclusive education for all students with disabilities as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and in keeping with the Disability Standards for Education Act 2005.

AIMS The policy seeks to provide for same basis consideration for students with disabilities in the following areas. • Enrolment. • Participation. • Curriculum development, accreditation and delivery. • Student support services. The policy also seeks to work towards the elimination of discrimination and harassment of students with disabilities. To this end Warrnambool College aims to: •

Provide reasonable steps to ensure that the course or program provided for students with disabilities is designed to recognise the disability and enable the student to participate in the learning experience (including assessment and certification if applicable) on the same basis as a student without a disabilities. • Consult with the student and parents or carers on a regular basis to determine whether the disability affects the student’s ability to participate. Reflect on the consultation and make appropriate decisions about whether an adjustment is required to support the student to participate in the learning experiences. Ensure that a reasonable adjustment can be implemented to support the student’s ability to participate and make the adjustment within a reasonable time frame. Identify any changing needs of the student with a disability over time and ensure that allowances are made to adopt new adjustments.

IMPLEMENTATION a) The curriculum, teaching materials, setting, equipment and certification requirements for the course are appropriate and accessible to the student. b) The course or program delivery considers intended learning goals and outcomes for the student whilst recognising learning capacity. c) The format of course delivery is in a form which is accessible for the student (including assistive technology). d) Provision of alternative support is provided to cater for any learning disadvantage experienced by the student as a result of their disability. e) Extra-curricular activities must include adjustments for the student to ensure inclusion. f) The assessment protocols of the course of study are adjusted to enable the student to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies.

Standards for Support Services We demonstrate reasonable processes to enable students to access and use the support services at the College, including the facilitation of partnerships with external agencies such as Brophy, Headspace, TAFE, Westvic, WDEA, DDA without experiencing discrimination.

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Structure for Accountability Warrnambool College will provide a staff members to manage and co-ordinate the Disabilities program (PSD and other students), and Literacy and Numeracy support in the junior school. The goals of this program will include: 1) To assist provision of tailored learning opportunities for students with additional learning needs including disabilities, by providing supporting information to all teaching staff, co-ordinating the input from relevant consultants and support agencies (including psychologists, DHS, Brophy, Mackillop Family Services). 2) To ensure that those students who attract funding in the Program for Students with Disabilities have individualised support programs which are adjusted to meet their individual learning requirement. 3) To support the identification of all students with additional needs, including disabilities. To seek expert supporting documentation, parent and carer input and to co-ordinate the funding application process at Warrnambool College ensuring all deadlines are met and protocols upheld. Evaluation The Warrnambool College Student Disability and Inclusion Policy 2015 will be reviewed as a part of the school’s three year review cycle. This policy will be reviewed as part of the school’s three-year review cycle.

Updated 09/15

Last ratified by School Council: 09/15

Review Date: 09/18