Meeting Invitations for Personalised Learning Plans (PLP)

Meeting invitations for students with a Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) have been sent to families. These meetings provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, establish future learning goals, and ensure they receive the tailored support necessary for their ongoing success. We appreciate your participation in this collaborative process and look forward to working together to support your child’s learning journey.

What You Need to Know:

• Check Your Inbox: If your child has a Personalised Learning Plan, please check your email for your meeting invitation, which includes details about the date, time, and format of the meeting.
• Purpose of the Meeting: These meetings allow parents, students, and teachers to reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, and collaborate on strategies to support ongoing learning. They are a key part of our commitment to inclusive and individualised education.
• Next Steps: If you have not received an invite or have any questions, please contact the school office as soon as possible. We want to ensure every student on a Personalised Learning Plan is included in these important discussions.

During these meetings, exam provisions will be reviewed to ensure they align with your child’s current learning needs. Adjustments may be made to learning goals, classroom strategies, or additional support to help your child succeed. This is also an opportunity for parents and students to provide input on what has been working well and identify any areas requiring further support.

Updates to Assessment Support for Students with Diverse Learning Needs

For students with a Diverse Learning Needs Plan that includes access to assessment support, there have been some updates to how this support is provided:

• Regular Learning Support Sessions: Students now have a dedicated weekly session allocated for learning support and have been invited to attend.
• Additional Support Requests: If extra support is needed outside of this session, the student or their teacher should email Annie Farrugia at farrugiaa03@dow.catholic.edu.au to organise assessment support with a member of our Diverse Learning Needs team.

We are committed to ensuring every student has the support they need, and we appreciate your cooperation as we implement these changes.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Each year, all Australian schools participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). This process helps schools identify and document the support provided to students with disability, ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Why is the NCCD Important?

The NCCD helps schools to:

• Recognise and formally document the support provided to students with disability
• Strengthen learning support and inclusive practice
• Review and improve educational programs to enhance outcomes for students with disability

The data provided to the Australian Government includes:

• Year of schooling
• Category of disability (physical, cognitive, sensory, or social/emotional)
• Level of adjustment provided (quality differentiated teaching, supplementary, substantial, or extensive)
  
  

Privacy and Confidentiality

There is no direct impact on students, and no additional testing is required. The school submits de-identified data, meaning individual students cannot be identified. All personal information is protected under privacy laws.

• For further details, please visit: NCCD Portal
• Australian Government Privacy Policy

If you have any questions about the NCCD, Personalised Learning Plan meetings, or Learning Support access, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Ms Annalise Farrugia
Leader of Diverse Learning