Requesting external services

Ettalong Public School provides access to external providers.  Providers do not have an automatic right of access to a school. Any request for access to a student by an external provider funded by the NDIS (or other scheme that provides funding to individuals) must come from the student’s parent or carer in writing

Providers, please read the  Fact sheet for providers on mandatory child protection roles and responsibilities from the Department of Education.

Parents, please read the Parent and Carer Fact Sheet from the Department of Education.

To meet the requirements of the school curriculum, and in the best interest of the student and the school, external providers will be able to attend Ettalong Public School between 12pm to 12:50pm or 1:30pm to 2:55pm Monday to Friday on school days. It remains the parent's responsibility to advise providers if their child will be absent from school or if there is a school activity on the day of support. Bell times can be found here

There is an External Provider Checklist with the documents and requirements for external providers.  Please read this checklist in full and ensure each and every check/requirement is met before submitting any documents to the school. These requirements/checks are from the Department of Education.  The External Provider Engagement Agreement has changed from last year. Please use the new External Provider Engagement Agreement.  NOTE: Attachment B Form 1 is to be signed by the student's parent.

To engage external therapist support at Ettalong Public School:

Step 1:

Parents please fill in a  Parent/carer request  and return to the office.

For more information please see the Parent and Carer Fact Sheet

If the school is in agreement with the request, progress to step 2.

 Step 2:

The office then contacts the therapist requesting all documents.

Therapists must complete and return:

1. An external provider agreement
2. Current child protection training -  must be done every year

Therapists must read:

1. Code of Conduct policy
2. Controversial issues in schools policies and procedures
3. Allegations against Employees in the area of child protection

Therapists  must provide evidence of:

1. Public liability for at least $20 million
2. Personal indemnity for at least $2 million
3. Workers compensation or insurance
4. Completed child protection training- for current year
5. Photo ID

For more information please see the External Provider Checklist and the fact sheet for providers on mandatory child protection roles and responsibilities.

Step 3:

The School will send an email to the therapist, teacher and parent. After a suitable time has been negotiated therapy can commence.

Therapy is not to commence until therapists have received an email or phone call approving the request.

This process is to be completed at the beginning of each school year.

Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme

Opportunity to Join the NSW Department of Education’s Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme

We are pleased to let you know of the exciting opportunity to apply to join the NSW Department of Education’s Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme (the Scheme).

The Scheme involves the centralised prequalification of eligible allied health professional which supports NSW public schools to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with participating allied health providers.

Registration window now open

We encourage you to apply to join the Scheme. Register for prequalification before November 14 to ensure onboarding before Term 1 day 1.

Key benefits of joining the Scheme include:

• Increased visibility: Your services will be featured in a searchable database, making it easier for schools to find and engage with you.

• Centralised compliance checks: All compliance requirements will be complete ready for you to work with schools from Day 1, Term 1, 2026.

• Simplified procurement: Schools can easily procure your services through a simplified order form.

Apply now: This one-pager includes important information, including eligibility guidelines. For more detail and to apply for prequalification, please visit the etender Portal.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact sahs@det.nsw.edu.au.

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