SSP - IO/IS/P

These schools are for children with special needs and have specialist facilities designed for children with Moderate Intellectual Disability (IO), Severe Intellectual Disability (IS) and significant Physical Disability (P) and/or significant health impairment that requires regular support from allied health personnel. IO/IS/P support classes may operate as a sub-section of a regular Primary or Secondary School.

General Education Principles

These principles describe foundational concepts that underpin the aims and roles of educational environments. They form the basis for the design intent described at a smaller room scale, these principles outline the ideal performance of educational facilities.

SSP General Education Principles

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Accommodation Summary

This schedule describes the typical facilities found in schools. It identifies the types of Rooms & Spaces and their quantities which could be provided for this school type. Space entitlement is strongly related to the number of students in the school.

IO/IS/P Accommodation Summary

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Site Relationships

Explores the desirable relationships between the Key Learning and Support Areas and between the urban environment and the school that promote functional efficiency.

IO/IS/P Site Relationships

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Learning & Support Units

Describes the different operational areas which make up a school. Links to a suggested colour schemes are also provided.

IO/IS/P Key Learning & Support Units

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Rooms & Spaces

Rooms & Spaces provides information on the typcial Rooms & Spaces that make up this school type. Information includes design intent, pedagogical implications, room technical data, sample plans and furniture, fixtures & equipment.

IO/IS/P Rooms & Spaces

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Technical Data Summary

Summarises the technical requirements for each school type by topic e.g. power, lighting, data, ventilation, heating, plumbing and furniture, fixtures, equipment, etc.

IO/IS/P Technical Data Summary

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