Nationally Consistent Collection of Data: NCCD

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with a Disability (NCCD) takes place every year. St Pius X staff work consistently each year collecting and recording data about student goals and progress to be counted within the collection.

The NCCD is a collection that counts: 

• the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability or learning difficulties 
• the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students. 

Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. 

• The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
• The Disability Standards for Education 2005 define ‘reasonable adjustment’ as an adjustment that balances the interests of all parties affected.

The NCCD process is a mandatory process which occurs throughout the year culminating in August when data is collected and schools provide this information to educational authorities. 

To commence this process for 2024, our teachers will be  hosting “Personalised Plan (PP)” meetings, in conjunction with “Meet and greets”  in Week four. If your child has a personalised plan due to specific learning needs you have been invited to a meeting to collaborate on goals and strategies to support your child in the school setting. These plans include uniquely tailored strategies collaboratively developed with parents, carers and at times external providers to address the diverse learning styles, strengths, and areas for growth that each student brings to the classroom. The Personalised Plan meetings mark the beginning of an educational approach that highlights our commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment at St Pius X.

The following fact sheet provides parents with more detailed information on the NCCD process.

https://www.nccd.edu.au/sites/default/files/nccd_parent_fact_sheet_english_0.pdf

Safer Internet Day

This week our students have been focusing on the importance of staying safe online. Through engaging activities, we aim to reinforce the significance of responsible and safe online behavior.

During these sessions, our teachers will guide students in establishing clear rules and expectations for using iPads as effective learning tools. We believe in fostering a positive and secure digital environment for our students.

Additionally, the eSafety Commissioner is offering a series of free parent webinars throughout the year. The eSafety Commissioner webinars provide valuable tips for parents on how to ensure their children socialise, learn, and have fun online safely. More information about these webinars can be accessed here.

This year's Safer Internet Day theme is:

• Connect Safely by keeping apps and devices secure and reviewing your privacy settings regularly.
• Reflect on how your actions online may affect others to your safety.
• Protect yourself and others by visiting eSafety.gov.au to find out how to stay safe online and report online abuse.

By incorporating these simple principles into our daily online activities, we can collectively work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting a secure and positive digital experience for our students.