Special Education Inquiry

Faxstream re: Submission to the inquiry into the provision of Education to Students with a Disability for Special Needs

The NSW Legislative Council (Upper House) of the NSW Parliament is conducting an Inquiry into the Provision of Education to Students with a Disability or Special Needs.

Schools have often criticised the DET and State Government for:

• insufficient funding support for students with special needs in all school settings.
• a lack of special education placements.
• failing to fund smaller class sizes (mainstream, support units and special schools) to address the special education needs of students.
• inadequate professional learning opportunities and curriculum support.
• inadequate support in areas such as STLA, school counsellor allocations, physiotherapy, and occupational and speech therapy.

The Inquiry is a significant opportunity for public school parents, teachers and principals to put forward their views, examples and recommendations for improved resourcing and support for special education.

The closing date for submissions is Friday 19 February.

Official guidelines on how to make a submission are available by visiting Special Education Inquiry Submissions can be sent via email, online, post or fax:

Please find attached the Inquiry Terms of Reference and a submission form for those without email or online access.

It is vital that we maximise the participation of public schools and individuals in this Inquiry.

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