Deputy Principal's Message
NCCD – National Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
At St. Fidelis, we are currently preparing for the 2026 NCCD.
What is the NCCD?
The NCCD collects information about students with a disability who receive extra support at school. This support helps students access and participate in learning just like their classmates. Teachers make decisions about the support needed by working with parents, carers, and the student. Every year, schools are required to report this information to the Australian Government.
Why is the NCCD important?
The NCCD helps schools and governments better understand how to support students with disabilities. It also helps with planning and funding, ensuring students get the help they need.
How is the information used?
- To show how schools support students with disabilities.
- To help improve education policies and planning.
- To make sure schools meet their legal responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Information sent to the government does not include student names or personal details.
How does the NCCD help our school?
The NCCD helps us:
- Recognise and record the support we give students.
- Understand our students’ needs more clearly.
- Improve our learning and support practices.
- Develop our teachers’ skills in providing adjustments for students.
As part of this process, we are meeting with parents in support groups to review and plan the help students need. This information will be included in our NCCD report in August 2026.
For more information, please see the attached PDFs.
Vira Pirrotta | Deputy Principal
Learning and Teaching /Learning Diversity Leader