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NCCD and school adjustments: what families should know

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability records students receiving adjustments due to disability. It is a national data process and does not replace individual consultation or planning.

Last reviewed: 29 September 2026 · Jurisdiction: Australia
Information, not legal advice.

Australia education rules and school processes can vary by province/state, territory, sector and school authority. Confirm current local requirements before relying on a general guide.

Start with the student’s actual needs

Write down the student’s strengths, the barriers affecting access or learning, the support already being tried and what evidence shows about progress. This makes conversations with the school more specific and easier to review.

Ask the school to make the process clear

Ask what policy or procedure applies, who is responsible for the next step, what will be documented and when the decision or support will be reviewed. Keep copies of plans, meeting notes, reports and important emails.

What a useful plan should make clear

Questions to take to the next meeting

Official sources

Official links are provided so families can check current requirements. Local school-board, authority or sector procedures may add detail.

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NCCD levels of adjustment: official information and printable checklist

Australia's NCCD uses four levels of adjustment: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial and extensive. These describe the level of adjustments provided to a student, not a diagnosis or automatic funding entitlement.

Where can I find the NCCD levels of adjustment PDF?

Use the official NCCD portal to access the latest levels-of-adjustment guidance and downloadable resources. Check the document's publication date rather than relying on old third-party PDFs.

What evidence should parents discuss with the school?

Ask which adjustments are provided, how often, whether they help participation and learning, and how the student and family were consulted. Use our free disability resourcing checklist to prepare questions. NCCD reporting does not replace the school's obligations under the Disability Standards for Education.