preschools & Learning Centres
for kids with special needs
Department of Education Preschools and Early Intervention Services
There are many types of early childhood services available. NSW public schools provide a small component of those provided by other government and non-government agencies. NSW public schools provide support through:
By offering positive experiences prior to starting school, early childhood services promote inclusion and help provide a secure foundation for the future.
There are many types of early childhood services available. NSW public schools provide a small component of those provided by other government and non-government agencies. NSW public schools provide support through:
- Preschools for all children including those with disability and additional learning and support needs. These services are located at The Entrance PS, Toukley PS and Woy Woy PS.
- early intervention classes that offer small, dedicated preschool programs for children with confirmed disability from the age of three to school entry. These service are located at Woy Woy PS, Narara PS, Killarney Vale PS and Lake Munmorah PS.
By offering positive experiences prior to starting school, early childhood services promote inclusion and help provide a secure foundation for the future.
Early intervention classes and support
A limited number of early intervention classes are located in public schools across the Central Coast and operate during school terms. Children usually attend for 2.5 hour sessions, two to three days a week. Class sizes range from five to eight children and children are aged between three and six years. Early intervention teachers work in partnership with parents and carers and other support agencies to:
Itinerant support teachers (hearing or vision) provide support specifically for children with a confirmed hearing or vision impairment. This service is available from the age of diagnosis.
A limited number of early intervention classes are located in public schools across the Central Coast and operate during school terms. Children usually attend for 2.5 hour sessions, two to three days a week. Class sizes range from five to eight children and children are aged between three and six years. Early intervention teachers work in partnership with parents and carers and other support agencies to:
- support the staff of early childhood services to provide personalised learning and support
- developing individual, coordinated transition plans to support children moving from early education into school
- establishing and maintaining links with a range of local services in the community.
Itinerant support teachers (hearing or vision) provide support specifically for children with a confirmed hearing or vision impairment. This service is available from the age of diagnosis.
Access to support
Access to early intervention classes and itinerant support is through the placement panel process. Parents and carers should contact their local public school or their local Educational Services team to facilitate this process.
Access to early intervention classes and itinerant support is through the placement panel process. Parents and carers should contact their local public school or their local Educational Services team to facilitate this process.