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| This special education
support class is situated within Normanhurst west public School. The
purpose of this class is to work with children who have a diagnosed
disability and their families in developing school readiness and life
skills. |
| The class is run by the NSW
Department of education and training and has a full time Special
Education Teacher, Mrs V Leach. There is also a teacher's aide
while the children are in session. The class falls under the
jurisdiction of the school's Principal, Mr B Kunkler. |
Any child between 3 years
and 6 years of age with a diagnosed disability is eligible to apply for
attendance at the Early Intervention Unit or to be placed on the Special
Education teacher's Outreach Resource caseload.
Application for a child to be considered for a place within the unit
have to be addressed to the Special education Consultant at Hornsby
District Office. A panel then assists with determining each child's
eligibility criteria. |
| The Early Intervention
Class operates within Departmental Guidelines, which outlines
operating times, attendance numbers and general programming procedures. |
| For more information
contact our school office on 9484 4252 or Hornsby District
Office on 9987 3917. |
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