Requesting external services

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

Parents, please read the Parent and carer fact sheet from the Department of Education.

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

To engage external provider support at Galston 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 agrees with the request, progress to Step 2.

Step 2:

The office will contact the external service provider to request all necessary documents.

External providers must complete and return:

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

External providers 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

External providers must provide evidence of:

1. Public liability insurance for at least $20 million
2. Personal indemnity insurance for at least $2 million
3. Workers compensation insurance
4. Child protection training completed 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 office will send an email to the parent, external provider and teacher. Once a suitable time has been negotiated, services may commence.

Services are not to commence until external providers 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

The Department of Education’s Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme involves the centralised prequalification of eligible allied health professionals and supports NSW public schools to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with participating allied health providers.

Registration window now open

Allied health providers are encouraged to apply to join the Scheme. Register for prequalification before November 14 to ensure onboarding before Day 1 Term 1 of the next year.

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.
• 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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