Inclusive learning hub

Kirrawee Public School is proud to offer three support classes for students with diagnosed disabilities as part of our Inclusive Learning Hub (ILH).

Support classes offered at Kirrawee Public School are;

one class for students with a mild intellectual disability (IM)
two classes for students with either a moderate intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (IO/AU)

Gaining a placement in a supported setting

The enrolment process for gaining a position in a supported setting is completed through a selection process at the local education office.

Students seeking a supported placement at Kirrawee Public School will complete an application through Miranda Education Office.

Once you have received a formal offer of placement, you will then be required to complete an enrolment form which can be done either online or in paper form.

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Getting to school

All families are responsible for the transport of their children to and from school. Families who have a child with a disability may be eligible for transport through the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP), however other support and assistance is also available.

Assisted School Travel Program

The Department of Education Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) plays a significant role in meeting the needs of eligible students with disability by providing free specialised transport to and from school where parents and carers are unable to provide or arrange transport for the student either fully or in part.

More information about the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) can be found here: ASTP

Drop off & pick up procedures

Kirrawee Public School has a dedicated driveway and drop-off/pick-up zone for students from our Inclusive Learning Hub.

From 9:15am until 9:25am in the morning, and from 3:15pm until 3:25pm in the afternoon, ASTP drivers and parents/carers of students in the Inclusive Learning Hub are able to enter the dedicated driveway that adjoins the Kirrawee Public School staff carpark. Entry is from Bath Road.

Cars are permitted to queue in the Inclusive Learning Hub driveway and are to await teachers/SLSOs to collect/bring students from/to their mode of transport.

If you have other children enrolled in our mainstream classes as well, usual before school drop-off and after school pick- up procedures apply.

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External/Allied Health Therapists

The NSW Department of Education recognises that externally funded service providers have a role in delivering services to children and young people with additional health, disability and wellbeing needs that support their participation in school. In some circumstances it may be appropriate for these services to be delivered at school.

The department has established processes to support schools to meet legislative and policy requirements when considering whether to grant access to an externally funded provider to deliver its services to students on school premises and during school hours.

Decisions around whether to provide access to externally funded providers are a matter for the school principal, based on whether it is in the best educational interests of the student, and considering the school’s duty of care towards all staff and students. Principals have discretion to grant or not grant school access to an external provider, taking into consideration:

the impact of the service on curriculum requirements and the student’s participation in learning activities,
the extent to which the service supports the student’s learning needs or enhances access to education,
the impact of the service on other students and/or the operations of the school.

Sensory Room

Kirrawee Public School is fortunate enough to have a dedicated sensory room attached to our Inclusive Learning Hub.

Sensory rooms are highly beneficial to students with disabilities in a primary school setting because they provide a safe, calming space designed to support emotional regulation, sensory integration, and self-regulation skills. These environments are equipped with a range of stimuli, such as lights, textures, sounds, and movement-based tools, that can be tailored to meet individual sensory needs, whether calming or stimulating.

For students with disabilities such as autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorders, sensory rooms help reduce anxiety, improve focus, and prevent behavioural escalation by offering a break when feeling overwhelmed.

Ultimately, they promote inclusion and enhance learning readiness by supporting students’ ability to engage positively in their education.