Strengths-based support
We focus on each student’s abilities, interests and learning needs so adjustments are meaningful, respectful and supportive.
Disability Inclusion
Supporting every student to belong, learn and achieve.
Broadford Secondary College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students with disabilities and additional needs are respected, supported and able to achieve their full potential.
From 2024
A strengths-based, tiered model of support
In line with the Department of Education’s Disability Inclusion initiative, the school has implemented a model that focuses on abilities, inclusion and reasonable adjustments.
Respect
Inclusion
Achievement
Respect
Students are supported in a safe environment where their needs, strengths and identities are respected.
Inclusion
We promote inclusive classrooms and school practices so every student can participate meaningfully.
Achievement
Students are supported to build confidence, self-esteem and progress towards their personal best.
Our commitment
All students can learn with the right supports.
At Broadford Secondary College, we focus on abilities and inclusion. Staff work closely with families, the school Wellbeing Team, allied health professionals and specialists to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to maximise learning for all students.
Ongoing professional learning for staff
Reasonable adjustments based on student needs
Shared responsibility across the school community
Respectful environments that build self-esteem
Our approach
A student-centred model of support
Disability Inclusion is designed to identify student strengths, understand learning needs and provide reasonable adjustments that help students access education and participate fully in school life.
Tiered intervention model
Support is provided at different levels depending on student need, from classroom adjustments to targeted and individualised support.
Family partnerships
Families are important partners in planning, reviewing and improving supports for students across their learning journey.
Collaborative planning
Staff work with the Wellbeing Team, allied health professionals and specialists to provide appropriate adjustments.
Student support
What support may look like
Supports are based on individual student needs and may be reviewed over time as students grow, develop and progress through school.
Classroom adjustments
Learning support planning
Wellbeing support
Consultation with families
Allied health collaboration
Inclusive classroom practices
Student voice and goal setting
Regular review of adjustments
Key staff
Disability Inclusion Team
Our key Disability Inclusion staff support planning, coordination and communication across the school community.
LH
Lisa Hanson
Disability Inclusion Manager
CH
Corryn Hicks
Disability Inclusion Leading Teacher
Working together
Have questions about student support?
Families are encouraged to contact the College if they would like to discuss their child’s learning needs, adjustments or available support options.