The Special Needs Unit was established in 2004 and was the first Disability Unit in a High School following the Principles of Conductive Education, catering for students with severe multiple disabilities.

The unit is designed with facilities for students to access curriculum as well as provide for their health and personal care needs. Situated within a High School allows for integration and interaction with mainstream schooling. Students with severe multiple disabilities require a balanced curriculum in which their cognitive, physical, communicative, emotional and social needs can be catered for. Students are encouraged to set their own learning goals. Through collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Conductors and Therapists specific learning goals for individual students are identified during the Negotiated Education Planning process.

 

Our Philosophy

We believe all students are unique individuals who learn best when they are actively involved in their learning and the environment supports their needs.

Criteria and Placement Process

All students attending the Special Needs Unit have more than one diagnosis of disability, referred by a DECD Psychologist; however a physical/ neurological diagnosis must be the primary disability. All students have had an assessment of their ability to participate in CE by Conductors – facilitators of the physical aspect of the program. Enrolment will be negotiated through the N.E.P. (Negotiated Education Plan) process. All students in the Unit have yearly NEP’s with regular up-dates if alterations are made by therapists or as requested by parents.

The Special Needs Unit at Findon High School has 4 main foci:

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Principal's Tours

During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, scheduled Group Principal Tours require a booking to be made.

However, as every day is Open Day at Findon High School, individualised Principal Tours can be coordinated through

Natalie Critchley.

The next tours are scheduled to be held at 9am on Wednesday May 18, Wednesday August 24 and Wednesday November 23.  Please contact the school to book a place.

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Uniform Shop

Uniforms may be purchased through our uniform supplier, Hambours, located at 2 Wilson Street, Royal Park
Ph.  (08) 8447 2077   Open Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm or from their online store.

Ordering of house polo shirts and sizing for Soft Shell Jackets at  Student Services.