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SA School and Services for Vision Impaired

423 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().6 February 2025).

1. How many students are enrolled at SA School and Services for Vision Impaired (SASSVI) as of term 1 2025?

2. What is the student enrolment projection for SASSVI over a seven-year period?

3. How many full-time equivalent teaching staff are hired at SASSVI as of term 1, 2025?

4. Are there any concerns about the decrease in student enrolments?

5. Are there are strategies in place to increase student enrolments?

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): The Minister for Education, Training and Skills has advised:

In term 1 of 2025, 20 students were enrolled at the SA School and Services for Vision Impaired (SASSVI).

The Department for Education does not currently generate enrolment projections for SASSVI.

As of term 1, 2025, there are 29 FTE teaching staff.

SASSVI includes a visiting teacher service to all schools and preschools that may have vision impaired children enrolled—that is, above and beyond enrolments at SASSVI.

In addition, there is a high school outreach at Charles Campbell College (CCC) where SASSVI provide services.

Student numbers increased in 2024 and 2023 compared to 2022.

As a specialised education option, students must meet the criteria and the suitability to be offered a place.

The number of eligible students in the community can fluctuate over time. In addition, families and children may choose to remain at their local school with ongoing support from the statewide support service offered from SASSVI.

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