SCHOOL TRANSITION STAGE 6 HIGH SCHOOL POST SCHOOL

SCHOOL TRANSITION STAGE 6 HIGH SCHOOL- POST SCHOOL OPTIONS MODULE THREE

Thinking about my young adult ● ● ● What are the educational goals and post school pathways/ considerations that my adolescent wants to investigate/ pursue? What are my adolescents’ strengths? What level of support does my adolescent need to achieve their goals (present and future)? Consider: ● ● ● What are my adolescent’s goals? What part do I play in supporting them to experience success? Who should I talk to (point of contact) to initiate discussions about my adolescent’s high school education and post school options and pathways? (Diverse Learning Team, Careers Adviser) What adjustments and supports will my adolescent need to access, engage and achieve success? What specialist services/ personnel are available with each option?

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Legislative Requirements Is my child aged under 17? NSW law requires students to complete school up to Year 10 and then to continue in either education, paid employment, training or a combination of these until the age of 17. By completing Year 10, there is greater opportunity for further education, additional training and work experience later in life. Options include : ● ● ● Stay at school to complete Years 11 and 12; Do a TAFE NSW delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) course while at school; Do a full-time course at TAFE NSW or other Registered Training Organisation (RTO); Take up an apprenticeship or traineeship; Get a full-time job ( or supported employment option); or Undertake a combination of work and study https: //www. tafensw. edu. au/study/pathways/school-to-tafe

Timeline Planning ● ● ● Consider starting the conversation at home end Year 9/ beginning Year 10 Discuss with Careers Advisor/ Diverse Learning Team available options that align with your adolescent’s goals By the middle of Year 10 subject information will be issued to families to consider TVET (TAFE VET) courses are open to school students in Years 10, 11 or 12. They form part of your child’s HSC subject options and cover everything from automotive trades, business services and construction, to sport and recreation, visual arts and warehousing. https: //www. tafensw. edu. au/study/types-courses/tvet There are both advantages and disadvantages associated with this and best to discuss with a Careers Advisor. http: //scitechconnect. elsevier. com/dna-humanevolutions-timeline/

Available School Options STAGE 6: YEARS 11 -12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mainstream Public High School Specialist unit within mainstream school Special schools (SSP’s) Private or Independent schools Home-schooling/ Distance Education Pattern of study options ● ● ATAR- Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank plus HSC (10 units required for HSC) HSC- Non Atar- 10 units required -May include combination Board Developed Courses and Board Endorsed Courses - May include VET (Vocational Education Courses) with industry pathway qualifications -May include Life Skills Options It is important that parents/ carers discuss with their school which option may best suit their child and the levels of support available HSC and ATAR: What’s the difference? https: //www. uac. edu. au/mediacentre/news/hsc-and-atar-whats-thedifference

HSC Eligibility Requirements Certain patterns of study and course requirements apply A student must satisfactorily complete: ● ● a Preliminary pattern of study that includes at least 12 units an HSC pattern of study that includes at least 10 units. Both patterns of study must include at least: ● ● 6 units of Board Developed Courses 2 units of a Board Developed Course in English 3 courses of 2 or more units (either Board Developed or Board Endorsed Courses) 4 subjects. Disability Provisions are practical arrangements to support students to show what they know in an exam setting. There is a formal process to apply to NESA. Please discuss with your school. https: //educationstandards. nsw. edu. au/wps/portal/nesa/11 -12/hsc/disability-provisions

Types of HSC Courses ● Board Developed courses are the large number of courses set and examined by Education Standards that also contribute to the calculation of the ATAR. View a list of all Board Developed Courses broken down by subject. ● Board Endorsed courses are developed by schools, TAFE and universities. They count towards your HSC but do not have an HSC examination and do not contribute towards the calculation of your ATAR. ● Special education (Life Skills) - If you have special education needs you can attain your HSC by studying Life Skills courses. There are specific entry requirements for the Life Skills courses and you still need to meet the general eligibility and study patterns to earn your HSC. Discuss with Year Adviser or Careers Adviser to find out about suitability. Life Skills courses do not count towards the ATAR. ● Vocational Education and Training (VET) - VET courses can be studied either at school or through TAFE NSW (TVET) and other training providers. Check with the school to find out which courses are available and the requirements of the different courses. For example, some VET courses require a minimum number of hours in the work place or workplace experience. ● VET courses contribute towards your HSC and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) VET credentials, and are recognised by industry and employers throughout Australia. Some Board Developed VET courses have an optional HSC exam so, if you choose to sit the exam, the results could contribute to the calculation of the ATAR. ● https: //educationstandards. nsw. edu. au/wps/portal/nesa/11 -12/hsc/subject-selection

Life Skills Courses All students are entitled to participate in and progress through the curriculum. Years 11– 12 Life Skills courses provide options for students with disability who cannot access the regular course outcomes, particularly students with an intellectual disability. In Stage 6, there is at least one Life Skills course for each key learning area. Each Stage 6 Life Skills course comprises a 2 -unit Year 11 course (120 hours) 2 -unit Year 12 course (120 hours) with the exception of Studies of Religion I Life Skills, which is a 1 -unit course (60 hours). There are no external examinations for Life Skills courses. They cannot be used in the calculation of a student's Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Life Skills courses satisfactorily completed in Year 12 are reported on the HSC Record of Achievement with the notation ‘Refer to Profile of Student Achievement’. An assessment mark is not reported for these courses. E. g. English Life Skills Course Description link here https: //educationstandards. nsw. edu. au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/diversity-in-learning/specialeducation/life-skills

A sample integrated Life Skills Program Period 1 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Maths LS Print Room Maths LS Work & Comm Studies LS Uniform Shop 2 Geog LS PDPE LS Jnr Sport assis Print Room Uniform Shop 3 Canteen TVET Sports Coachin g Study. Journal Log Front Office 4 Canteen Jnr Sport assis TVET Study TVET Front Office 5 Library Services Work & Comm Studies LS TVET Maths LS Geog LS ● ● ● This is a sample integrated timetable for Year 12 student Traditionally a student would be in a usual class undertaking life skills program By thinking creatively it allows a range of experiences Can simultaneously meet individual subject Life Skills outcomes and provide work experience opportunities using broader school facilities E. g. English LS outcomes of communication-(oral/ written) are met through work experience options and Journal log Maintains peer connection Considers student preferences of subject choices Considers TVET options and integrated supported work placement opportunities within school environment Could include regular work experience or travel training opportunities Teacher Aide support varies between schools 11 units- Eng, Maths, Geog, WCS-1 u, PDHPE, TVET

TVET: TAFE-DELIVERED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING With TVET, you can get a head start on your career by completing a TAFE NSW course, while still at school. At TAFE NSW, you will gain work related skills and experience that is recognised and valued by employers. In many TVET courses, in addition to your theoretical training, you will also be required to complete a mandatory work placement. **Contact TAFENSW Disability Coordinator about specific courses for your adolescent. https: //www. tafensw. edu. au/documents/6014 0/76288/TVET-Brochure. pdf

Accessing the curriculum In Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12), students may engage with: -Stage 6 syllabus outcomes and content with adjustments to teaching, learning and/or assessment activities; OR - Selected Stage 6 Life Skills outcomes and content from one or more Stage 6 Life Skills syllabuses. Students will need a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC from 2020. Students will have many chances to demonstrate the standards, including through short online tests set by NESA. Students undertaking Life Skills courses in Year 12 may be exempt from the minimum standard. Decisions regarding curriculum options, including adjustments, should be made in the context of collaborative curriculum planning. This planning is done with the student, parent/carer, teachers and other significant individuals. https: //educationstandards. nsw. edu. au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/diversity-in-learning/special-education/accessing-thecurriculum https: //www. researchgate. net/

Individualised Plan ● ● ● ● All Australian education providers have obligations to students with disability and additional learning and support needs. Under the Disability Standards for Education (2005) all principals and teachers have legal obligations to ensure that every student is able to participate in the curriculum on the same basis as their peers through rigorous, meaningful and dignified learning. The Disability Standards are Australian law under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992 This does not mean every student should have the same experiences. On the same basis means that students with disability should have the same opportunities and choices in their education as students without disability. This may be achieved by making reasonable adjustments to suit each individual student's education needs Adjustments may be undertaken in the areas of enrolment, curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and instruction, environment and infrastructure as well as access to specialist support services. An Individual Plan (Personalised Plan/ IEP/ PP) is the documented outcome of the collaborative planning process including consultation with the student or their parents/carers on the reasonable adjustments that will be provided. NSW Government Education AIS NSW

Documents to Consider 1. Consider obtaining a recent clinician review/ assessment- discuss this with School’s Diverse Learning Team 2. If your child is undertaking HSC examinations AND you are considering applying for Disability Provisions then NESA will require up to date documentation- no earlier than Term 4 of Year 11 (i. e. Term 4 prior to HSC year) 3. UAC Educational Access Scheme- Consideration for Disability incurred whilst in Year 12 consideration for Tertiary Entry to University Courses- application dates apply 4. TVET Courses: Expression of Interest is required in Year 10 prior to Year 11 commencement 5. Other documentation will be required by TAFE for TVET Courses- please make contact directly to discuss what is required and the enrolment process. 6. TAFE Disability Support Services can provide assistance https: //www. tafensw. edu. au/studentservices/disability-services 7. University Disability Support Services https: //www. adcet. edu. au/students-with-disability/current-students/disability -services-university/

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Australian Government employment supports that may assist young people with disability jobactive is an Australian Government program to get people into work, including people with disability. A jobactive provider can support a young person to access support to find and keep a job. Transition to Work is a service to support young people aged 15 -21 on their journey to enter employment or complete education. The service is available through jobactive. Find a Provider assists in locating the nearest provider. Job Access is an Australian Government service that provides advice on employment support for people with disability. Job Access can provide information on Disability Employment Services. Call 1800 464 800 Centrelink provides financial support for people over 16, including the disability support pension, sickness allowance, mobility allowance and pensioner education supplement. A young person may need to attend a Job Capacity Assessment.

Australian Government employment supports that may assist young people with disability Disability Employment Services (DES) helps people with disability find and keep a job. DES has two parts: 1. Disability Management Services Help job seekers with a disability, injury or health condition to find a job and provide occasional support to keep a job 2. Employment Support Services Provide ongoing support to people with permanent disability to help them keep their job Eligibility for DES Young people with disability may register directly with a DES provider if they: » are in their last year of school, and » have future capacity to work at least 8 hours a week, and » meet the criteria found in the DES eligible school leaver guidelines. In these cases, DES providers will seek documentary evidence from the school principal (or their delegate) stating that the student registering is: » full time in final year of school (Year 12 in NSW), and » receives the disability support pension or attract additional education funding due to their disability. In NSW public schools, this is evidence of a student receiving Integration Funding Support or being enrolled in a support class in a special school. Students who wish to register with a DES provider but who are not eligible under the guidelines or who have already left school will require an Employment Services Assessment. This assessment considers barriers to work, identifies interventions to address those barriers, and considers the young person’s capacity to work. It may also be used by the Department of Human Services when making decisions about income support payment qualification or participation requirements.

NDIS supports that may assist young people with disability School Leaver Employment Support, or SLES, is an NDIS support. Young people must be NDIS participants to access these supports SLES is about giving young people the skills and confidence to help move from school to employment. It offers individualised support for up to two years after finishing year 12 to help get ready for work and plan your pathway to employment. SLES supports will be tailored to meet individual employment goals. This may include: -Work experience in open employment -Job skills training -Travel training. SLES supports are only available to participants who are not eligible to access a DES. The NDIS is responsible for funding supports to assist people with disability to prepare for, and take part in work, where the person has work capacity but needs some more support before receiving ongoing employment support through existing systems. Employment services and programs, including disability-targeted and open employment services, will continue to be responsible for providing advice and support to: People with disability to prepare for, find and maintain jobs https: //www. ndis. gov. au/participants/finding-keeping-and-changing-jobs/leaving-school

Choosing a SLES Provider Here are some examples of questions you might like to ask when choosing a SLES provider: ● ● ● ● ● How many of your participants have gone on to get a job? (TIP: if they are a Disability Employment Service you could ask about their STAR rating) Will there be opportunities for open employment work experience in an area I’m interested in? What kind of services do you offer? What kind of supports do you offer? How will you assist me to achieve my goals? What supports would you recommend based on the skills I need to develop? Do your services offer flexible hours? Do you provide one-on-one or group support? What qualifications do your staff have? Can I visit the premises and meet the people who will be working with me?

NDIS supports that may assist young people with disability Community participation supports ● ● ● Community participation supports enable a participant to engage in social or recreational activities in the community. This may include volunteering or getting involved in local events and social activities. Wherever possible, community participation should focus on building skills and confidence to be more independent in the community.

ASPECT Employment Support Accessing employment for a person on the autism spectrum can be a difficult transition with some significant barriers. At Aspect Capable our employment services are specifically designed to support autistic job seekers to develop the key skills to find and maintain long term, meaningful employment. Aspect offers extensive assistance with recruitment, job seeking, interview support, mentoring and training, both for employers and employees, through our Aspect Capable team. We have supported a variety of organisations to recruit for many different roles. Our tailored recruitment programs promote the assessment of relevant job skills and avoid old fashioned recruitment strategies that are often ineffective and not inclusive. https: //www. autismspectrum. org. au/how-can-wehelp/getting-a-job http: //www. autismlaunchpad. org. au/work/

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Thinking about the NDIS plan for young person Consider: ● Individual preferences- likes and dislikes ● Integrated program that offers a range of experiences and skills development ● Travel (different modes of transport) ● Work experience (indoors- office, outdoors) ● Learning about work etiquette vs private behaviours ● Health and hygiene ● Wellbeing ● Social skills ● Life skills- community participation, independent living skills, responsible use of technology skills ● Supports and courses available ● Remember NDIS facilitates individual choice, variation and excitement

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For information on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how it works please visit the website directly below https: //www. ndis. gov. au/understanding/how-ndis-works

Useful Resources There a number of supports and services provided by government and the community sector for people with disability across Australia. Schools Information Department of Education NSW- Disability Learning and Support Aspect Independent Schools and Satellite Classes Catholic Schools NSW Association of Independent Schools NSW Home Schooling NESA Information & Registration Home School Information Pack NSW Special Schools NSW (SSP’s) Transport Assisted School Travel Dept NSW Education Carer Gateway Mobility Allowance Australian Disability Parking Scheme Additional Organisations National Disability Insurance Scheme Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres Aspect Capable Autism Employment Support Education Department of Education - Students with Disability Building Family- School Partnerships Fact Sheet Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme ADCET Students with Disability Information & Support for Parents and Carers Autism Community Network Positive Partnerships Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) Autism Awareness Australia Autism Mates Giant Steps The Autism Hub- from Educators @ Giant Steps Regional organisations supporting those living with Autism Advisory and Support Service AMAZE Siblings & Autistic children This list is not exhaustive, however provided as a guide for families to consider the range of resources available that may support their child. There a range of services and Government organisations in Australia supporting those Jobactive living with Autism. Families are advised to Job Capacity Assessment make their own enquiries and decide what Disability Employment Services may suit their needs best. Centrelink Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE’s) (ends 30 th June 2020) NSW Government Disability Learning and Support Australian Government School to Work Transitions Understanding TVET Disability Support Services TAFENSW NDIS SLES Job Access

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