Inclusive Classes
Windsor South Public School is proud to offer specialised support classes that cater to a wide range of student needs and strengths. From 2026, our school will operate two Multi-Categorical (MC) classes and an Early Intervention (EI) class. These classes provide smaller, highly structured environments where students receive tailored support in communication, social skills, emotional regulation and core academic learning.
Our support classes recognise that students may have a variety of profiles—including students with strong academic strengths or gifted abilities who also benefit from additional support in other areas. Teaching is personalised, evidence-based and aligned with each student’s learning plan. Literacy, numeracy and enrichment opportunities are built into daily routines, ensuring every child is challenged at their level.
Each class is led by specialist teachers and supported by School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) who work closely with families, therapists and the wider school team. Our goal is to provide the right level of structure, support and extension so every student feels safe, confident and successful as part of our “Southie Family”.
What are support classes?
Support classes provide specialist and intensive support for students with a diagnosed intellectual or physical disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health condition, sensory processing disorder or behaviour disorder. These classes are available in select NSW public schools, including some mainstream schools like ours.
Class Sizes
Support classes are typically smaller than mainstream classes due to the students’ higher needs. Class sizes will depend on the class type and, in some cases, the students' additional learning and support needs.
Teaching Staff
Every support class has a teacher and a school learning support officer (SLSO), and every student will have a plan undertaken for their personalised learning and support that captures their needs and goals.
The class teacher is responsible for planning personalised learning and support for each student, in consultation with parents and carers, and allied health professionals where appropriate.
Opportunities
Students in the Inclusive Classes at Windsor South Public School are part of our whole-school community. They have access to:
- school-wide events such as assemblies, excursions, incursions and sport
- their mainstream peers for selected learning activities where appropriate
- the same specialist provisions as those available to students in mainstream classes, including disability provisions from the NESA for practical support in examinations
- transport assistance under the Assisted School Travel Program, if they are eligible
- they will also be able to apply for access to itinerant support teachers (hearing or vision)
How can my child be placed in a support class?
You can’t enrol your child directly into a support class but your local school can help you with this process. The first step is to speak to your child’s school.
The school will work with you to determine if your child is eligible and if this type of support will meet their needs.
This option is available when:
- Your child has significant support needs and meets the department's disability criteria
- This type of specialist support will meet their educational needs
- An application is completed in collaboration with you. This is usually arranged by the learning and support team at the school your child is enrolled in.
A local support class panel considers the application and decides an outcome.
This application is called an ‘access request’.
Have a question about learning support?
We’re here to talk through your options. Contact us to speak with the principal or learning and support team.