Derrimut Primary School is committed to building an inclusive learning community where every student is welcomed, supported and able to achieve success. Our Disability Inclusion approach strengthens how we understand and respond to the diverse needs of our learners, ensuring that students with disability or additional needs can access learning, participate confidently and feel a strong sense of belonging. Inclusive schools achieve stronger outcomes in learning, engagement and wellbeing for all students. Disability Inclusion helps us create these conditions by improving how we identify student needs, plan adjustments and build staff capability.

How Disability Inclusion Supports Our Students

Disability Inclusion enhances our school’s ability to understand and respond to student needs through:

• The Disability Inclusion Profile – a strengths‑based process that helps identify a student’s abilities, learning needs and the adjustments required for them to participate
• Increased training and coaching for teachers and education support staff, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to implement inclusive practices effectively
• Access to expert advice from professionals with specialised knowledge in disability and individual learning needs

Disability Inclusion Leader/s

Our Disability Inclusion Leader/s, leads the implementation of the Disability Inclusion model at Derrimut Primary School. This role ensures that our school is proactive, collaborative and responsive in supporting students with disabilities and additional needs. Our leader works closely with teachers, families and allied health professionals to ensure every student can participate, learn and thrive.

The Disability Inclusion Profile

The Disability Inclusion Profile is a collaborative, strengths‑based process that helps us understand a student’s learning needs and the adjustments required for them to participate successfully. The Profile:

• informs funding allocations
• guides the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

If we believe your child would benefit from a Disability Inclusion Profile, we will contact you to begin the process and work together as partners in planning for your child’s learning.

Building Staff Capability

Disability Inclusion strengthens our whole‑school capacity to support diverse learners. Staff have access to:

• coaching and mentoring
• professional learning in inclusive teaching practices
• evidence based resources and guidance
• opportunities to work with disability specialists

This ensures our teachers and education support staff are confident, skilled and equipped to meet the needs of all students.

Our Commitment

At Derrimut Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every student regardless of disability or additional needs, has access to the academic, social and wellbeing supports required to thrive. Disability Inclusion is embedded across our whole‑school approach, guiding how we plan, teach and create environments where all learners feel safe, respected and empowered.

Families can learn more about Disability Inclusion through the Department of Education’s information resources and videos: Disability Inclusion: support for students with disability | vic.gov.au