Although we do need specifically submit data as part of the NCCD, it is vital that us, as CRTs, are aware of the legislative requirements of NCCD to support all learners when we enter into their classroom environment.

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards), Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate in education on the same basis as their peers. To ensure this, students with disability may receive adjustments to access education, based on the professional judgement of teachers, in consultation with the student and/or their parents, guardians or carers.

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) gives Australian schools, parents, guardians and carers, education authorities and the community information about the number of students with disability in schools and the adjustments they receive. The Australian Education Regulation 2013 requires all schools to report the data collected for the NCCD to the Australian Government on an annual basis.

As part of the government Special Needs Plan, teachers are now required to build their capacity to teach learners with disability. As a VIT registered teacher, you have previously undertaken Special Needs PD to renew your registration. You are encouraged to continue that development.
Learning modules are available online, as are support tools and professional reading to support and enhance professional practice.