Enrolment process

How to enrol

Enrolment into NSW Centre for Effective Reading (NSW CER) is different from other public schools. It involves a referral and placement process. If you believe the specialised reading support may benefit your child, your local school is the first place to start. They will work with you to understand your child’s needs and help you explore the right support options available.

Enrolment into NSW CER is considered when:

●      your child has significant and ongoing reading support needs

●      this type of specialist support is the most appropriate.

For placement with NSW CER your child's current school must submit an online application. This is done in consultation with the family. A placement panel then reviews the application and makes a recommendation. Should your child be accepted for support from NSW CER, your child will remain enrolled in your local school. NSW CER will partner with your child’s school and support them to deliver the reading intervention for a period of up to 12 months.

background
supplementary
Referrals
Referrals are submitted by eligible schools twice per year. This is done through an online platform where Principals submit the referral, using information gathered from the school and the family.
Outcomes
A panel meets to review the referrals. Schools are then notified through the online Referral and Intervention (RIM) system. Schools communicate these outcomes to families.
Intake Process
  1. Schools are communicated the outcomes of the panels.
  2. Schools share the outcomes with families.
  3. Schools are invited to an online welcome - information session.
  4. NSW CER liaises with families and schools to organise the student's assessment dates and location.
  5. NSW CER shares enrolment documentation and pre-assessment questionnaires with schools. Schools assist families and staff to complete the information.
  6. Families are invited to an online family welcome session.

Students remain enrolled in their home school during the 12 months of support from NSW CER. A shared enrolment occurs with NSW CER  to allow consent and communications between schools, families and NSW CER. The intervention takes place at their school. Students are only required to travel for assessments. If travel is difficult for families, this can be discussed and adjustments provided.

Talk to us

If your child has been accepted for support from NSW CER,  we are here to support your enrolment and transition. Contact us if you have questions about our program, enrolment and assessment process or how we work with families.

About our school

Find out more about our school and the support we provide.