Warnbro CHS ESC is committed to ensuring that therapy organisations share an interest in achieving positive educational outcomes for students through developing and strengthening collaborative partnerships with the Principal, Teachers, Education Assistants/Social Trainers, Parents, Therapists and therapy organisations working within the school setting. The goal of this collaborative approach between education and therapy services is to ensure therapy provision during school hours meets educational outcomes and enhances curriculum access for our students.
Warnbro CHS ESC appreciates the contribution that therapy services makes to the lives of people with a disability; supporting them to reach their potential and enjoy meaningful relationships and experiences in their community.
In some cases, where therapy is clearly linked to enhancing the attainment of positive educational experiences and meeting outcomes defined in Individual Education Plans, it is appropriate for therapy services to be delivered in the school setting.
Commencement Schedule for Therapy Sessions
When a service during school hours is proposed for a student, parents MUST first use Appendix 1 to establish a request (located in the Therapy Guidelines Below). This must be submitted to the teacher who will liaise with the Deputy Prstudincipal to review the continuity between a ent’s Individual Education Plan and proposed on-site therapy. All on-site therapy must contribute to achieving educational goals. Medical Action Plans and One Page Profiles will also be provided for therapists to read. Timetabled therapy sessions can commence after this consultation has occurred and the Principal has signed Appendix 1.
Please email Appendix 1 to: warnbro.chsesc@education.wa.edu.au
Mutual negotiation of suitable therapy times
The student’s teacher will arrange a mutually agreeable time with the therapist before sessions commence. This will ensure minimal disruption to a student’s learning plan.
Eg. therapy will take place:
- Wednesdays at 11.15am
- Fridays after 11.15am
Any changes to planned times will need to be negotiated with the student’s teacher. We encourage open communication between staff and therapists. Service providers will need to seek a mutually appropriate time for discussion and consultation with staff. Email is predominantly the best way of contacting Teachers.
All therapists must provide the following before attending on-site:
- Completed Therapy Agreement (Appendix 1)
- Current WWC Card
- Certificate of Currency (Public liability only)
- NCCHC – Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or a NDIS Worker Screening Check
Providers are expected to:
- Wear identification at all times on school grounds
- Notify the student’s family if there are any changes to the planned services such as a different staff member or change to a scheduled appointment.
Only once we receive the above documentation can we begin to schedule therapy sessions.