Rights of the parent and child at school

It is important to understand your rights as a parent or caregiver and the rights of your child.

As a parent or caregiver you have a right to:

• Confidentiality
  between yourself and the school
  between service providers and the school
  

• Consultation
  about the range of educational services available
  about assessment materials and procedures
  about your child’s educational program
  about your child’s placement
  

• Participation
  in your child’s assessment
  in the planning and review of educational programs
  in the review of placement
  

• Support
  from school and district personnel
  from an advocate if desired
  from a nominated support person such as a family member, friend or community liaison officer
  from an accredited interpreter

Your child has a right to:

• Confidentiality
  between parents of caregivers and the school
  between service providers and the school
  

• Information
  about assessment materials and procedures
  about their educational programs
  

• Participation
  in the appraisal process
  in the planning and review of their programs
  in the review of placement
  

• Support
  from school and district personnel
  from an advocate if desired
  from a nominated person such as a family member, friend or community liaison officer
  from an accredited interpreter.
  
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Related articles

• Your child’s learning support team
• Evaluating your child’s support needs
• Your child’s individual learning plan
• Supporting your child’s learning
  

Information supplied by:
NSW Department of Education and Training Disability Programs

Extract from "Who's Going to Teach my Child - a guide for parents of children with special learning needs."
NSW Department of Education and Training, 1999.

Reproduced with permission.
Page reviewed: 14.5.2009