As part of normal school practice and in line with government requirements, St Clare’s collects information about many of our students which contributes to a government database; the Nationally Consistent Collection on Data on Students with a Disability (NCCD).  Although this database uses the word ‘disability’ in its title, information is collected about students who may require some ongoing support in school, including students with issues not usually thought of as a disability, such as asthma or a learning difficulty.  The purpose of the NCCD is to gather an Australia wide picture of the number, degree and types of difficulties and disabilities faced by school students.

The NCCD is used by the Catholic Schools Office to support their funding decisions based upon student needs, and it is used by the NSW and federal governments to help inform their funding and policy decisions.  Access to the database is restricted, students are not identified by name or school, and student information is protected.

Participation in the NCCD in no way disadvantages on the educational provision for any child.  At St Clare’s, we make many adjustments to meet the learning needs of our students, for a wide range of reasons.  When those adjustments are made due to a disability, we are required to include details in the NCCD.

If you have any questions about the NCCD, including if you think your child should be included, please contact Learning Support on 65523300 or by email to bernadette.boere@mn.catholic.edu.au, niko.campbell-ellis@mn.catholic.edu.au, or sandra.basile@mn.catholic.edu.au.

Niko Campbell-Ellis
Learning Support Teacher - Years 9, 11 & 12
Gifted Education Mentor