Enrolment enquiries

We are a School for Specific Purposes (SSP). We provide specialised support for students with Intensive Learning Support (Mental Health). Learn more about Schools for Specific Purposes (SSPs).

How to enrol

Enrolment into an SSP is different from other public schools. It involves a referral and placement process. If you believe an SSP may be the right setting for your child, your local school is the first place to start. They will work with you to understand your child’s needs and help you explore the right support options available.

1. Find your local school: you can use School Finder to locate your local public school.
2. Discuss support pathways: talk to your local school about available support pathways for your child.

Enrolment in an SSP is considered when:

• your child has significant and ongoing support needs
• they meet the department’s disability criteria
• this type of specialist support is the most appropriate.

For placement in an SSP, your child's current school must submit an application called an access request.This is done in consultation with the family. A local placement panel then reviews the application and makes a recommendation.

Learn more about access requests.

Enrolment Procedures

The following must all be completed before a student commences at Bridge Road School.

• Offer of placement signed and returned to Learning and Wellbeing Officer

• Bridge Road receives copy of signed acceptance
• Bridge Road receives copy of formal advice of student placement
• Bridge Road receives copy of disability confirmation sheet
• Principal from Bridge Road School makes appointment time convenient to both home school and family to conduct an enrolment meeting at Bridge Road School.
• Enrolment meeting attended by both home school representative and family held at Bridge Road School
• Enrolment forms are completed
• Permission forms and medication forms are completed
• Transport forms are signed and completed
• Bridge Road Principal confirms start date with family

Assisted School Travel Program

Should your student require the services of the Assisted School Travel Program, Bridge Road School staff will complete and submit all necessary paperwork.

Once the family has completed the Application for Assisted School Travel form and provided all supporting documentation, Bridge Road School will submit the completed application for assessment by ASTP. Where possible, ASTP will complete this within seven working days and will inform the family in writing of the outcome.

If travel is approved, ASTP will organise the transport arrangements for the student. Before transport commences the contractor will contact the family regarding pick up and drop off times to and from Bridge Road School.

The start date of the student will be determined by current work load, available drivers and or available support officers of the Assisted School Travel Program.

Talk to us

If your child is already enrolled at our school, or you’ve been recommended for a placement with us, we are here to support your transition. Contact us if you have questions about our programs, orientation process or how we work with families.