 For the purposes of this policy, a child with "special needs" is considered to be any child who requires specialised attention above and beyond the individual attention already afforded to students at ScotchCollege. Such special needs may be as a result of intellectual impairment, physical impairment, social/emotional difficulty, sensory impairment, autism, behaviour management difficulties or severe multiple disabilities.
The College acknowledges that it has a responsibility to provide all of its students with a quality of education and care which embraces the stated ethos of the College and assists in the development of the individual to his/her fullest potential.
Whilst all applications for admission are welcome, enrolment cannot be confirmed until full consideration has been given to the individual needs of the applicant, and whether the school can adequately meet those needs. As the process of identifying need and seeking resources can be lengthy, parents are encouraged to make an early application for enrolment.
Parents of students with special needs are requested to provide information about their daughter and her condition including:
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Reports and assessments pertaining to a school setting
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Any special requirements (such as health and personal care)
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Agency support (past and present)
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Any other relevant information
 As in the case of all enrolments, if false or misleading statements are made in the enrolment form, or if relevant information was not disclosed at the time of enrolment, the Principal may suspend or terminate the enrolment at any time where there is reasonable justification for doing so.
The student’s parents will be encouraged to participate in the process and will be kept informed of progress. The College respects the fact that parents have expert knowledge of their children and welcomes their participation in the enrolment process.
If the College can provide the services and facilities required by the student, the enrolment will be confirmed and a Student Support Plan implemented. The Principal will discuss with the parents the conditions upon which the College can meet their child's needs. The plan will record and monitor the student’s ongoing needs and provide documentation of long and short term goals. Regular case reviews involving parents and other support personnel are intrinsic to this Plan.
Enrolment may be refused where the provision of the services or facilities required by the student would impose unjustifiable hardship on the College. In this case, other options will be suggested to the parents/guardian of the student.
If a student develops special needs while enrolled at the College, or if there is deterioration in the condition of the student with special needs, the Principal, in consultation with the parents and on receiving expert advice may reassess the enrolment according to the altered needs of the student.
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