Admissions
Policy
ADMISSIONS POLICY 2021
Forming part of: Giant Steps Tasmania’s Curriculum & Learning Experiences Manual
Policy Statement
Giant Steps Tasmania accepts students on the Autism Spectrum, as diagnosed by a suitably qualified Medical Practitioner. Giant Steps Tasmania gives priority to students who require extensive or substantial levels of adjustment as defined by the Department of Education (www.education.tas.gov.au)
Giant Steps Tasmania accepts students on the Autism Spectrum regardless of sex, race, socio-economic status and place of residence, from the age of 5*. Giant Steps Tasmania can accept a maximum of 10 students on any given school day in each of the following classes: Green Room (Grades P-2); Red Room (Grades 3-5); Orange Room (Grades 6-8); Blue Room (Grades 9-12). Giant Steps Tasmania will not accept any student for placement whose needs cannot be adequately met by the school’s resources.
Giant Steps Tasmania placements are funded by federal funding and/ or parental contribution. School fees are set by Giant Steps Tasmania’s Board. Details of current fees can be found on the school’s website (www.giantsteps.tas.edu.au) or by contacting the Giant Steps Tasmania Business Manager (Tel: 63 622 522).
Dual enrolment is possible at Giant Steps Tasmania and any other school in the State, Independent or Catholic sectors with the agreement of both schools.
This policy can also be found on the school’s website
* in exceptional circumstances a place may be offered to a student below this age.
Purpose
The aim of this policy is to ensure transparency regarding:
Implementation
In most cases, the Principal will manage the enrolment process. If the Principal feels it is necessary, an enrolment committee may be set up, involving one or more members of the class or therapy team and/ or a Board member.
Places at Giant Steps Tasmania normally become available if a former student is withdrawn, or if a student moves from one classroom group to another. The school will seek to replace that student with one of a similar age and developmental level to maintain the homogeneity of the group.
Parent(s)/ Carer(s) and students, whenever possible, are encouraged to actively participate in the admissions process.
Giant Steps Tasmania will consider students for enrolment based on:
For additional information regarding the enrolment process, refer to the addendum Admissions: Enrolment Procedure
Ending a placement
If a parent/ carer wishes to remove a student from Giant Steps Tasmania, they must give the school one term’s notice in writing. Refer to Home/ School Agreement
Giant Steps Tasmania will end a placement if the student no longer requires services from the Giant Steps Tasmania programme and can be successfully transferred to another school/ centre, with any necessary on-going support being provided by the accepting school/ centre. The Giant Steps Tasmania placement will be jeopardised and could be ended if:
A student who has attained the age of 18 is encouraged to participate in all procedures which require parent/ carer participation as specified in this policy.
Authorised by: |
Paul Bowman |
Position: |
Chair of Board |
Signature: |
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Date: |
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Original Policy developed by: |
Chris Jacobsen |
Position: |
Education Administrator |
Date developed: |
July, 2018 |
Date of first review: |
N/A |
Date of this review: |
October, 2021 |
Reviewed by: |
Chris Jacobsen |
Position: |
Fairlight Educational Consulting |
Staff consultation period: |
September 2021 |
Date for next review: |
November, 2023 |