Substantial Adjustment

Is when students with disability who have more substantial support needs are provided with essential adjustments and considerable adult assistance. 

Adjustments to the usual educational program occur at most times on most days. 

Examples of substantial adjustments and may include: 

• additional support or individualised instruction in a highly structured manner, including adjustments to most courses, curriculum areas, activities and assessments 

• personalised and explicit instruction to support one or more areas of communication 

• planned health, personal care and/or safety support or intervention, in addition to active monitoring and supervision. 

Adjustments to enable access to learning may include: 

• specialised equipment 

• specific planning for access to activities or facilities 

• closely monitored playground supervision 

• modification to school environments, such as buildings and facilities 

• environmental adjustments to support participation in learning 

• provision of specialist advice on a regular basis 

• support from specialist staff. 

Adjustments at this level generally: 

• are considerable in extent 

• occur within highly structured situations.