Inclusion and Engagement at Bundamba State School
The Inclusion and Engagement Team at Bundamba State School works collaboratively to support the learning, wellbeing and engagement of students who require additional assistance to successfully access education. The team meets weekly as the Student Support Services (SSS) Team to review referrals, discuss individual student needs, monitor progress and coordinate appropriate supports and interventions. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, the team works with staff, families and external agencies to ensure every student is supported to engage positively in learning and achieve success at school.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Team (SSS Team) at Bundamba State School meets weekly to discuss the individual needs of students who have been referred for support, or who may require referral.
Team Members
The team includes:
Principal
Deputy Principal
HOSES (Head of Special Education Services)
Guidance Officer
Inclusion & Engagement Teacher
Social Worker
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)
Advisory Visiting Teachers (AVTs)—specialising in Hearing, Physical and Vision Impairments—may also attend meetings as required.
Referrals
Students may be referred to the SSS Team for support in areas including:
Academic learning
Social and/or emotional development
Disability
Speech and language development
English as an Additional Language or Dialect
Classroom teachers generally initiate referrals; however, parents and carers can raise concerns through their child’s classroom teacher. In some cases, referrals may also be initiated by the School Leadership Team.
Following discussion, the team makes recommendations based on available information and data. A summary of these recommendations is provided to parents and carers as soon as possible.
Support and Programs
In addition to classroom differentiation, a range of supports and programs are available to meet individual student needs.
Whole School Curriculum Differentiation
The I&E Team work alongside classroom teachers and school leaders to support student learning. Using a collaborative approach, they assist with:
planning targeted learning programs
identifying student needs using data
delivering support through classroom teaching, small groups or individual sessions
Guidance Officer
The Guidance Officer works collaboratively with staff, students and families to support students’ educational, social, emotional and behavioural needs. This may include:
psycho‑educational assessment
early intervention and preventative programs
advice and support for students, staff and families
Social Worker (4 days per week)
The Social Worker supports the social, emotional and wellbeing needs of students by working collaboratively with students, families, school staff and external agencies. They provide individual and small group support, assist with emotional regulation, attendance and engagement, facilitate access to appropriate services, and help strengthen the connection between home and school. Through a proactive and collaborative approach, the Social Worker plays an important role in promoting student wellbeing and removing barriers to learning.
Speech and Language Pathologist (1 day per week)
Our Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) provides specialist support in speech, language and communication, working collaboratively within a multi‑tiered system of support to enhance literacy, learning and overall student outcomes.
Advisory Visiting Teachers
Advisory Visiting Teachers (AVTs) provide specialist support across schools and work with students with identified needs within the Education Adjustment Program (EAP) categories, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Physical Impairment (PI)
Speech‑Language Impairment (SLI)
Vision Impairment (VI)