The Special Education Working Group met earlier this term at É«ÀÇÉçÇøHouse in Sydney. This group of School Learning Support Officers (SLSO) delegates, representing all SLSO classifications, worked though issues impacting members in the workplace.
In this Bulletin:
- É«ÀÇÉçÇøDevelop U self-paced online union training /training/
- Statements of Duties – know your role! SLSO and SLSO SHS – attached
- Award negotiations
- Facebook information
- Delegate contact information
Develop U Resources
As a É«ÀÇÉçÇøNSW member you have access to a broad spectrum of training resources both online and face to face. Union training can assist you in developing your knowledge and support your professional learning. You will find a range of training resources and information developed by É«ÀÇÉçÇøstaff to assist in the enhancement of professional skills, work health and safety, building union power within your workplace and much more. Take the opportunity to share the details and link with members and colleagues.
Please follow the link to access the Develop U Training Resources.
Develop U Link
Statements Of Duties
Please follow the links to the Statements of Duties (SoD) for School Learning Support Officer classifications. It is beneficial from time to time to remind yourselves of what is contained in your SoDs to help us perform our duties within the scope of dept guidelines policies and procedures.
Statement of Duties – School Learning Support Officer
Statement of Duties – School Learning Support Officer, Student Health Support (SLSO SHS)
Award Negotiations
The current SASS Crown Employees award expires in July 2027. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøis committed to ongoing award discussions with the Department of Education.
Major points of interest include:
- Fixing the Formula: It is a strongly held view by the Schools Departmental Committee that if the staffing formula was adjusted in line with the actual needs of schools, increasing the SAS staffing, this would go a long way to addressing most issues faced by School Administrative and Support Staff (SASS), especially in regard to an ever increasing workload.
- Professional Learning: The É«ÀÇÉçÇøcontinues to advocate for more face to face and skills-based training for SASS. We are pleased to see our advocacy has led to several face to face conferences for SASS this year. Keep you eye out for the SLSO conferences in Term 4.
- Safer Schools: Addressing and supporting members with violence in schools.
- Pathways to Permanency: The É«ÀÇÉçÇøcontinues to advocate for a genuine and ongoing pathway to permanency for long term temporary SASS not just one of conversion projects.
Crown Employees (School Administrative And Support Staff) Award 2024
SLSO É«ÀÇÉçÇøNSW Facebook page
Did you know the É«ÀÇÉçÇøNSW Facebook page is a great place where SLSOs can share ideas, discuss hot topics, seek assistance and stay informed and up to date on what is happening around the state.
Delegates from the É«ÀÇÉçÇøSpecial Education Working Group actively engage in the Facebook page, ensuring feedback delivered is by someone who understands your role and the specifics of your workplace.
Remember you do not need to be a member of the É«ÀÇÉçÇøto join the page, however, you will need to join the É«ÀÇÉçÇøto seek union assistance.
Please follow the attached link to join.
Facebook link
Contacts
Delegates
If you require further assistance, please reach out to the delegate in your area.
Central Coast And Hunter
Susanne PerryÌý Glenvale School
Allison Farrelly Wamberal Public School
Karen Rogers Rathmines Public School
MetroÌý Ìý ÌýÌý
Nicole CoyÌýJasper Road Public School
Michelle Preston Kingswood South Pre school
Lily Petrovic Rivendell School
Bhupinder Saini Mainsbridge School
South Western RegionÌý
Tanyiea Pople Kooringal Public School
South Eastern RegionÌý Ìý Ìý
Kylie Thomas Narooma High School
North CoastÌýÌýÌý
Scott Batemann Richmond River High School
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Special Education Working Group 2026