Support from External Providers
Our school works closely with families to make sure every child receives the support they need to learn and thrive. Sometimes this means bringing in specialist providers from outside our school, such as therapists funded by the NDIS or other programs.
What does outside support mean?
Outside support means getting extra help for your child from people who are not part of our school. This can include:
- Assessments or checks – such as psychological, speech or occupational therapy
- Health services – like counselling or medical support we cannot give internally
- Agency support – help with behaviour, language or social development
This support works with what our school already provides, to meet your child’s needs.
How the process works for parents and carers
Your role in the process
Parents help this process run smoothly by:
- Completing and returning the external provider request form to our school.
- Letting providers know if their child will be away or if there is a school event on that day.
For more information on accessing external provider support, see our Parents and carers external provider factsheet.
Requirements for external providers
External providers must meet all NSW Department of Education requirements and be a provider approved by the scheme before working with our school.
They must:
External providers must:
- Sign a written agreement with our school. See External Provider Engagement Agreement
- Follow the External provider information sheet and checklist.
External providers must:
- Follow the NSW Department of Education's policies on equity, inclusion, and child wellbeing
- Compliance with relevant laws and policies, including child protection and privacy
- Complete child protection training every year.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
External providers must have:
- Appropriate insurance coverage
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- All necessary qualifications and experience.
See External provider information sheet and checklist for all details.
Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme
Opportunity to Join the NSW Department of Education’s Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme
We are pleased to let you know of the exciting opportunity to apply to join the NSW Department of Education’s Specialist Allied Health and Behaviour Support Provider Scheme (the Scheme).
The Scheme involves the centralised prequalification of eligible allied health professional which supports NSW public schools to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with participating allied health providers.
Registration window now open
We encourage you to apply to join the Scheme. Register for prequalification before November 14 to ensure onboarding before Term 1 day 1.
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 from Day 1, Term 1, 2026.
• 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.