Cessnock Return to School Centre

Achieving Success

Telephone02 4993 0451

Emailjane.hayden@det.nsw.edu.au

How to refer

To refer a student to our Centre follow the steps below:

  • Phone/email the Head Teacher to check that there's a vacancy.
  • Decide with the Learning Support Team if the student is a suitable candidate for the Return to School Centre (RTSC).
  • Complete the initial referral package (DOCX 96KB).
  • The RTSC Panel will then arrange to meet/conference call, to discuss the referral. If the student is successful, the RTSC Co-ordinator will contact the parent and student to arrange a meeting.

While the student is absent from school, it is necessary for the Deputy and Year Advisor to decide on a suitable Teacher Mentor for the student to aid their return following suspension.

The referring school will get weekly updates regarding the student's attendance and progress.

Parents/carers receive daily text updates regarding application and progress.

If students are referred to the centre, parents or carers will need to sign a parent/carer permission (DOC 97KB) form.