All Queensland state schools make
reasonable adjustments to enable students to participate in education, the curriculum and school activities on the same basis as other students.
To support students with physical impairment, schools are able to access a range of supports and services tailored to meet their individual needs.
Supports at school
Every student with physical impairment has different needs and will need different reasonable adjustments to attend school, participate in school activities and access and be assessed in the learning areas.
State schools consult parents about the reasonable adjustments that may be made. Students are also consulted as much as possible, depending on their age and individual circumstances.
Reasonable adjustments are identified based on the student’s individual needs. A whole school approach to determining appropriate reasonable adjustments considers purpose and aligns directly with the individual needs of the students. These may include adjustments to learning activities, teaching strategies, assessment, communication, use of specialised equipment or assistive technology or specific changes to the learning environment. The student may also require adjustments to support peer engagement and to stay healthy and safe. Schools determine the best way to record the individual supports being provided to students at their school.
For more information about example reasonable adjustments, refer to the
general information for students with disability page.
If you have any questions regarding the supports and reasonable adjustments being provided for your child, or how these are documented, please talk to your child’s classroom teacher or principal.
Resources available to schools
Schools are able to access a range of resources and support services to assist them in determining and implementing reasonable adjustments. For more information about the types of support services appropriate for your child, contact your child’s school.
Schools can access a range of specialist advice to help them make reasonable adjustments including:
Schools are responsible for accessing these supports and resources and may need your consent to access these support services. More information about resources is available at
general information for students with disability.
More information about how students can be supported at school can be found on the
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability website: