Two weeks ago, our newsletter contained information regarding the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD is an ongoing process, not an isolated event and is implemented as part of the continuing process of teaching and learning.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards for education 2005, the NCCD gives schools, parents, guardians and carers, education authorities and the community information about the number of students with disability in schools and the adjustments they receive.  The below flow chart provides a very clear and simplified snapshot of the NCCD process. (see image below)

Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate in education on the same basis as their peers. To ensure this, students with disability may receive adjustments to access education, based on the professional judgement of teachers, in consultation with the student and/or their parents, guardians or carers.

If you are wanting further information on the NCCD, visit the following website:

https://www.nccd.edu.au/resources-and-tools/roles/parents-guardians-and-carers-14

Mrs Emma Dixon