Your child will receive:
- high-quality teaching
- personalised learning programs
- option to integrate your NextSense therapy services
- a family-centred approach that empowers students and parents
- brand new, purpose-built facilities and tailored resources
- cutting-edge innovation and technology
- diverse opportunities to participate in creative arts, life skills and co-curricular activities.
- integrated language, literacy, social and emotional learning with the curriculum.
We’re a community that values diverse cultures, languages and abilities. Students thrive because we offer a supportive and safe learning environment.
As a parent of a child with sensory disability, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to support your child’s learning at home and in the community. Our goal is for students to leave NextSense School with the confidence and readiness to thrive in the next stage of their learning.
Spoken Language Program
for children who have hearing loss and are learning to listen and speak.
Sign Bilingual Program
for children who access learning through Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and English in its written form.
Blind & Low Vision Program
for children who have vision impairment or low vision.
School facilities
Your child will study in a state-of-the-art building custom designed for children with sensory disabilities.
Classrooms
Our classrooms are designed to have a teacher and a learning support assistant up to 10 children.
- Each classroom includes both wet and dry areas to enrich each student’s experience.
- Teachers use a ProWise smart board and students utilise whiteboard tabletop desks.
- We use our flexible breakout spaces for focused learning therapy.
School Hall
- Our school hall has a wooden floor that sits atop a cement slab.
- This design means children who are deaf or hard of hearing can feel the vibrations through the floor.
- We also have a huge sub-woofer to help the children get a feel for the beat.
Library
- Our beautiful library is big enough for students to break off into different areas.
- Here, children delight in story time sessions, reading and other activities.
- We have a range of books and other resources available.
- Our Accessibility and Inclusion team provide content in braille and large print.
Playground
Our school playground is fun, safe and inclusive. There are many different activities to meet the sensory needs of our students.
- The rubber soft fall and roofing allow for protected all-weather play.
- The deck has bells that create a sensory experience for students who are blind or have low vision.
- Our swing and roundabout are low to the ground to enable students’ equal access.
- We also have a Liberty swing for our students who use wheelchairs.
- From our sandpit to our tunnel and climbing ropes, there’s plenty to keep everyone busy.
Learning curriculum
All three school programs meet our students’ individual abilities, interests and special education needs.
NextSense School is registered and accredited with NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority). We deliver all Key Learning Areas with a strong focus on:
- communication
- literacy
- numeracy
- social and emotional learning
- independence
Frequently Asked Questions
My child does not have hearing or vision loss. Can they still enrol at NextSense School?
No—we provide education for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision.
My child does not speak English. Can they still enrol at NextSense School?
Yes! Our language-rich program is ideal for children who are culturally and linguistically diverse with English as their second language.
How will my application be assessed?
Our School Enrolment Policy outlines the criteria for admission to NextSense School. This helps us offer quality educational programs to children with sensory impairments.
How many students are in each class?
We believe our students perform better in smaller classes. All of our classes have a maximum of 10 students.
Where is NextSense School?
We’re located on the edge of the Macquarie University precinct. Our address is 131 Culloden Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. Students who are enrolled can apply for assisted travel to and from school.
About us
NextSense School is a K-6 campus for children with hearing or vision loss. We provide high quality teaching for positive outcomes in a student-focused environment. Your child will have an individualised learning plan that blends research and evidence-based teaching practices.
