Students with Additional Needs
Junior Primary Special Options (Room 15)
Department for Education (DfE) Junior Primary Special Options Classes have a class capacity of eight students supported by one teacher and one school support officer. Junior Primary Special Options Classes cater for students enrolled in foundation, year one or year two living with an Intellectual Disability, however students may have additional diagnoses. All students in the Junior Primary Special Options Class have learning goals documented in their One Plan and their standard of educational achievement is adjusted accordingly.
Primary Special Options (Room 16)
Department for Education (DfE) Primary Special Options Classes have a class capacity of twelve students supported by one teacher and one school support officer. Primary Special Options Classes cater for students enrolled in year three, year four, year five or year six living with an Intellectual Disability, however students may have additional diagnoses. All students in the Primary Special Options Class have learning goals documented in their One Plan and their standard of educational achievement is adjusted accordingly.
Junior Primary Speech and Language (SL5)
There are currently six schools in metropolitan Adelaide offering specialised speech and language programs for junior primary children. In order to be eligible, children are recommended for placement in a speech and language class by an education department’s speech pathologist and psychologist and acceptance is based on the level of need. The Junior Primary Speech and Language Class caters for students with a severe speech sound disorder enrolled in foundation, year one or year two. Once enrolled, students are encouraged to attend the program for a minimum of twelve months, however may be enrolled for up to three years. The program is delivered through; individual, small group and small class activities focusing on speaking and listening skills, adjustments to the way the curriculum is taught and the use of new skills across all areas of learning. Department for Education (DfE) Junior Primary Speech and Language Classes have a capacity of eight students supported by one teacher, one school support officer and a Speech and Language Pathologist who services Ingle Farm two days per week.
For more information on Junior Primary Speech and Language Classes contact your regional office:
Northern Adelaide area: phone (08) 8314 4000
Eastern Adelaide area: phone (08) 8366 8800
Southern Adelaide area: phone (08) 8207 3700
Western Adelaide area: phone (08) 8416 7333
One Child One Plans (OCOP)
Personalised learning plans, known as ‘One Plans’ are developed for children at school who are in one of three key areas:
- Aboriginal children and young people
- Children and young people in care (under guardianship)
- Children and young people living with a disability
Ingle Farm currently has 111 students accessing a One Plan. One plans are shared with families during family interviews in term 1 and are reviewed and adjusted regularly throughout the year. Speak to your child’s teacher about your child’s individual goals.
Autism Inclusion Teacher
2023 will see an Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT), appointed in every public primary school (including reception to year 12 schools. The Autism Inclusion Teacher will provide support to their fellow educators on how to best support and educate students with Autism Spectrum and drive improved practice relating to Autism that is specific to their site.
Intensive Education Support Program (IESP)
The updated eligibility criteria have been developed to align with national disability legislation and guidelines. They focus on a child’s needs rather than their disability diagnosis or label. This approach recognises all disabilities and learning difficulties, including mental health, trauma, complex behaviours and complex health care needs.
Student Support Services (SSS)
Schools work with Student Support Services (SSS), to identify the adjustments or interventions that are required to enable students to achieve the goals outlined in their individual One Plan. The updated eligibility criteria have been developed to align with national disability legislation and guidelines. They focus on a child’s needs rather than their disability diagnosis or label. This approach recognises all disabilities and learning difficulties, including mental health, trauma, complex behaviours and complex health care needs. Educators may refer a child to Student Support Services for one or more of the following areas:
- Attendance
- Behaviour
- Communication
- Engagement
- Family Needs
- Health
- Hearing or Vision
- Learning Difficulties
- Physical Access
- Safety
- Social/Emotional
Special Education Resource Unit (SERU)
The Special Education Resource Unit (SERU) is home to a wide range of teaching and learning materials that can be easily viewed and borrowed by educators using an online catalogue. In addition, SERU provides specialist services which supports young people living with a disability or learning difficulties to access the following:
- Equipment for use in schools
- Resources and publications
- Special supports for children at school
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
For information regarding the NDIS please click the link below.
Disclaimer: This website utilises person first language. The Department for Education recognises that there are people in the disability community who prefer identity first language, people who prefer person first language and people who utilise the terms interchangeably.