Supporting Diverse Learners at Jamboree Heights – NCCD Collection

Our school support model is based on the  Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). Students who face specific challenges or disabilities, and who require additional support, may be included in the NCCD. 

The NCCD recognises that learners require different levels of adjustment and categorises support into four tiers:

• Quality Differentiated Teaching Practice (provided occasionally)
• Supplementary (provided often)
• Substantial (provided most of the time)
• Extensive (provided at all times)

At the school level, any learner included in the NCCD will have a Personal Learning Record that outlines their specific areas of need and the key adjustments in place. One of the strengths of the NCCD is its inclusive approach to all types of disabilities, with a focus on the strategies we use to help learners access the classroom curriculum and school activities.

If your child is currently included in the NCCD or is being considered for inclusion, you will be contacted individually in the coming months to discuss this. For more information on the legislative requirements and what data is shared with the Australian Government, please refer to the  NCCD Fact Sheet.

It’s important to note that a student does not need to be included in the NCCD to receive additional support. In our classrooms, we recognise a wide range of learning needs and strive to support all learners every day through high-quality teaching practices. Many students who receive support do not have a diagnosed disability. This includes students who need enrichment or extension, those learning English as a second language, and those with mild learning difficulties or behavioural challenges.

For further information about the NCCD or the data collection process, please contact Alister Warren at awarr26@eq.edu.au.

ICAS Testing 2025 – Year 2 to Year 6   

ICAS testing will be again offered this year to Year 2 to 6 learners, with tests available in the areas of English, Maths and Science (open to Year 2 to 6) and Writing (open to year 3-6).  To reduce disruptions to regular class and learning, we will be trialling running these tests before school on the following dates and times.      

• Writing (Y3 to 6) – Tuesday 5 August - 7:45-9:00 am

• English (Y2 to 6) – Tuesday 12 August – 7:45-9:00 am 

• Science (Y2 to Y6) – Tuesday 19 August – 7:45-9:00 am 

• Mathematics – Tuesday 26 August – 7:45-9:00 am 

Learners will complete the tests online using their iPads.  For the writing test, a “locked down” browser will need to be downloaded for this test (https://www.icasassessments.com/support-locked-down-browser/)  

For your child to participate in the tests, you need to register and finalise payment by Monday 28 July.  For further details around the tests and how to register, please refer to the ICAS Instructions.

Further details, including the testing location and general preparation advice, will be provided to registered participants closer to the testing date.

Any questions about ICAS tests or participation can be directed to Alister Warren via email (awarr26@eq.edu.au)