Early Intervention Support Class

Early intervention is specialised support provided for young children who have a disability or learning support need and their families. Early intervention promotes each child’s development and meaningful participation in all aspects of their life and represents a small component of the total provision of early intervention in NSW.

Early intervention support classes

A limited number of early intervention support classes are located in NSW public schools across NSW. They operate during school terms to provide a preschool program for children with a confirmed disability. Children with a disability from 3 years of age to school entry are eligible to apply. There are two main support programs provided by early intervention

• Early intervention support class sessions provide individualised learning programs in a class of five to eight children. Children with 2 years before attending school usually attend for 2.5 hour sessions, two days a week. Children who are transitioning to primary school the following year usually attend for one 5 hour session on a Thursday.
• Early Intervention resource support is a collaborative approach where the early intervention teacher works with the child's regular childcare centre or preschool to support the child and the staff at that centre.

All programs include working with parents, other early childhood educators and other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child and to plan for a successful transition to school.

Policy guidance

The Early intervention operational guidelines 2021 provide information about the operation of early intervention support classes and transition support teachers, early intervention.

• Early intervention operational guidelines (PDF 1667 KB)

To learn more about the Support Class contact Griffith North Public School. To start the application process for the Support Class, contact your zoned primary school.

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