External support agencies, therapists, volunteers, practicum students and other para professionals wishing to access Tamworth South Public School during school operational hours are required to follow departmental and school processes to ensure the highest level of safety is maintained at all times.
The process should begin by contact being made with the School office and the procedures being followed. Failure to comply with all steps of the relevant procedure could result in access to students and school facilities being denied. Access is at the discretion of the Principal and may be withdrawn at any time.
External therapists
Tamworth South Public School is committed to working with external service providers in meeting the diverse needs of its students. Through collaboration and partnerships, we strive to work towards enhancing the learning outcomes of all our students.
Key steps for therapists wishing to deliver therapy during school operational hours:
- Consult with parents/carers as the necessity and need for therapy to be delivered during school operational hours. Parents/Carers are to make the initial request to the School for therapy to occur during school operational hours.
- Contact school office to initiate process and make an appointment with Principal.
- Complete all screening paperwork and requirements prior to appointment with Principal.
- Attend Goal Setting and External Agreement Meeting to allow Principal to decide on validity and necessity of therapy during school operational hours.
- Pending Approval of agreement with the school- Establish visitation schedule.
Note: ALL changes to the agreed upon schedule should be communicated to the school with a minimum notice of one school day. It is the responsibility of each family to notify the therapist of student absences. - Goals, session notes, assessments, reports and regular feedback is required to school staff and the student’s family throughout the period of therapy.
Helpful links for therapists wishing to deliver therapy during school operational hours:
- Externally funded service providers delivering health, disability and wellbeing services to students - Information for providers and provider checklist
- FAQs
- WWCC-Declaration
- Proof of Identity - 100 points of identification
- Working with children check
Volunteers
Tamworth South Public School relies on the generosity of the local community to support learning programs for the students in and around the Tamworth community. If you would like to volunteer at Tamworth South Public School please see the attached departmental guidelines and school’s required actions.
Key steps for volunteers:
- Contact school office to initiate process and make an appointment with Principal.
- Complete all screening paperwork and requirements prior to appointment with Principal.
- Establish agreed visitation schedule and learning programs or classes to be working with.
Note: If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please contact the School Office to ensure this communicated to relevant staff.
Helpful links for volunteers:
Practicum Students
Tamworth South Public School has strong connections with a number of tertiary education facilities and regularly facilitates practicum placements of tertiary students as part of their studies. Should you wish to undertake voluntary or practicum placements at our school, please see the schools required action steps.
Key steps for practicum students:
- Contact school office to initiate process and make an appointment with Principal.
- Complete all screening paperwork and requirements prior to appointment with Principal.
- Establish agreed visitation schedule and learning programs or classes to be working with.
Note: If you are unable to attend a schedule session, please contact the School Office to ensure this communicated to relevant staff.
Helpful links for practicum students: