Insight Annual Report 2015 20160831

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Patron: Richard Gill OAM
Artistic Advisor Musica Viva Education,
Founding Music Director and Conductor
Emeritus Victorian Opera
“The Pathway to Inclusion”
Insight Annual Report 2015
Specialist Primary School &
Centre of Excellence
for the Blind & Vision Impaired
www.insightvision.org.au
1800 isight (free call)
[email protected]
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History
Insight Education Centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired was founded by parents in 2009 to provide
education services for blind and vision impaired children and young people and their families in Victoria.
Insight's educational services hub is located at the Monash University campus in Berwick and includes a
Centre of Excellence and Specialist Primary School with experienced and expert professionals in the
education of children who are blind or vision impaired.
Insight Specialist Primary School is a positive choice for the education of children who are blind or vision
impaired. The bar is set high for our students within a model of educational excellence which incorporates a
carefully planned transition to mainstream schooling when the time is right. Access to worldwide best
practice in Explicit Instruction and the Expanded Core Curriculum specifically designed for blind and vision
impaired students, is integrated with the Australian National Curriculum. This ensures systematic and
measured progress and support through primary, secondary and tertiary education, fully supported by
highly qualified and specialist staff. Students learn in a way which develops their individual strengths and
talents and creates an effective blueprint for future learning as well as enhancing their opportunities for
happy and fulfilling careers in adult life.
Mission
To educate, support and empower blind and vision impaired children and young people so that they may
reach their potential and achieve independence and self-worth.
Insight Education Centre works in partnership with the mainstream education system so that every blind
and vision impaired child in Victoria has access to a specialist education as a pathway to inclusion. Insight
also provides Early Years support sessions for parents of children aged 0 - 6 years and our Centre of Music
Excellence program develops our students’ musical talents in master classes including Braille Music. Insight
accepts enrolments on a short/long term basis as well as dual enrolments with mainstream schools.
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Governance
Insight Specialist Primary School is a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors forms the
School Council which acts as the governing body, appoints the school principal, and establishes and
monitors the strategic direction of the school. The day to day operation of the school is delegated by the
Board of Directors to the School Principal.
Ms Naomi J O'Brien, Chair
Mr Alan B Lachman, Founder
Mr Maurice Gleeson OAM, President of Blind Sports Victoria
Prof Leon Piterman AM, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Berwick and Peninsula), Monash University
Dr Harry Unger, Ophthalmologist & Chief Executive Officer of Eyescan
Staffing
Insight Specialist Primary School is staffed by teachers trained to support students with vision impairments
and offers an excellent staff-to-student ratio. Students participate in a dual curriculum: the Australian
National Curriculum and the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with vision impairments.
Mr. Timothy Hemphill
Principal: B. Ed. (Melbourne University)
Mr. Alan Lachman
Managing Director: B. Engineering
Mrs. Jenny Crupi
Finance, Administration & Compliance Officer
Mrs Kerryn Kelly
Finance & Compliance support - B Comm (Accounting) ICAA Chartered Accountant
Ms Maria Franca Galanzi
Communications & Fundraising — Dip. Translation
Mr James Duncan
Teacher - B Ed Prim / Studies in Blind and VI
Miss Hilary O'Haire
Teacher - B Ed Prim / Studies in Blind and VI
Mr Michael Evans
Teacher - Grad Dip Ed Prim / B Bus / Grad Cert Tchg Eng.
Mrs Amelia Rodgers
Specialist Teacher’s Aide – Dip. Specialist Support for T & L in
Schools Working with Learners with a Visual Impairment
Mrs Sarah Kelly
Transcriber / Braille and Large Print specialist/production
Mrs Kim Batten
B. S. Sp. Ed. Blind & VI - English, Biology, Physics and Performing
Arts
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Insight’s ‘state of the art’ buildings and environment:
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Our purpose built school and outdoor facilities ensure that students learn to use a variety of
environmental features to support independent mobility
High quality acoustics and adjustable lighting cater for students with varying vision
conditions
North/south orientation of building eliminates glare and supports orientation
Tactile markers, changing surface materials and textures, braille and large print room signs support
independent mobility
Independent living skills classroom include a fully equipped kitchen with brailled instructional
posters
Specially designed desks enable good posture, independent storage and organization of materials
and equipment
Sensory Playground and Garden offer stimulating and enjoyable outdoor activities
Meeting the learning needs of our students
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All material, resources and equipment is provided in the student’s preferred format: Braille, large
print and/or audio
Braille teaching and learning is integrated into all daily classroom and curriculum activities: a Braillerich environment where Braille and other print alternatives (audio, magnification, synthetic speech,
tactile materials) support powerful learning pathways for students
There is a clear focus on structured, sequenced and scaffolded development of independence across
all areas
Assistive technologies are taught explicitly and are an integral part of all learning areas. The
development of high levels of competence in this area significantly increases the ability of students
to succeed academically
Orientation and Mobility is supported in all movement around the school and on excursions: cane
usage, environmental cues, echolocation and practice with regular routes. Focus on meaningful
experiential learning: use of real objects, scaffolding learning by moving from real objects, to models
of objects, to tactual representation of objects
Small class groups ensure that the specific and individual learning and vision needs of all students
are identified and systematically worked toward
The school functions as a hub for families and students, assists students to develop self-worth and
wellbeing, and enables them to establish and practice social interactions in a safe environment.
Families are enabled to develop supportive relationships with each other in a meaningful and
relevant way
The clustering of students at the school enables the provision of welfare support and therapies as
required e.g. occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy
The hub enables group activities and integration with mainstream sighted peers including sports
days, musical performances, camps and excursions – providing full participation for all students
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Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
The Expanded Core Curriculum is fundamental to blind and vision impaired students gaining essential skills
and, within the State of Victoria, is available at only one specialist school, Insight. The ECC is integrated
across all areas of the core curriculum.
OVERVIEW OF 2015 SCHOOL YEAR
1. STAFFING
* Funding secured from DET Chaplaincy Program to provide salary package for Welfare/Music Co-ordinator
until January 2017
* Restructuring of staff salaries over 24 months tied to 6 monthly performance reviews. Salaries capped to
equate to position responsibilities rather than years of service
* An additional Integration Aide employed with Braille VI Training
* Year 7/8 Curriculum reaching completion for submission to VRQA to obtain registration for these two
additional year levels
* Best Practice professional development with staff including planning templates, compliance with key
educational documents and policies, SMART goal setting etc.
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2. SCHOOL PROFILE/MEDIA
* Online profile and marketing presence via social media including Facebook, Linked In, Pinterest
* SPEVI presentation, Family Futures forum (Vision Australia) etc.
* Television/radio interviews, articles
3. PROGRAM INNOVATIONS
* Educational Needs Assessment designed and implemented to deliver individual ‘Blueprints for Learning’
* Social Skills program implemented including Program Achieve, Kids Matter & You Can Do It
* K-12 Insight Swimming program established at North Lodge Swimming Academy Dandenong
* Monash Occupational Therapy Masters’ project launched - Kitchen Garden program
* Pottery & Sculpture Artist in Residence program in place
* Young Adults Braille Literacy/Careers Pathway Program designed and launched
* Music Centre of Excellence – instrumental & ensemble programs, Braille music program
*Completion and opening of new sensory garden and play areas
* Prep 2016 launched including Kinder & Prep tours, Early Years Parent Support sessions
* Insight Early Learning brochure; Why Insight; Reaching Out for Expanded Core Curriculum; Better Start
application; Mobile Classroom ’10 Reasons Why; etc.
* ‘Achieving the Standards & Educating Blind & Vision Impaired Students’ marketing launched
* Open Days and celebrations at Insight Berwick including ‘Walk to Insight’
4. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
* Department of Education & Training (Regional Directors), Independent Schools Victoria, Federal, State &
Local Governments, Department of Human Services, Local Service Clubs including Rotary, Faculty of
Education Monash University, Guide Dogs Victoria, SCOPE etc.
* New partnerships established with Primary Schools & Secondary Colleges re Insight Satellite Units and
Mobile Classrooms programs
* Position Paper submitted to Review of Disability Standards in Education: Minister Education & Training in
consultation with Attorney General
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Student Data
Enrolment at Census date – August 2015
FTE: 6.8
Attendance Data by Year Levels:
Prep
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
-
0.2 Natalie
2.6 Christian, Josh, Josiah and Jemma
1 Noah
3 Francesca, Tyler, Jayden
Management of Student Absences:
Year
If a student is absent, the parent or guardian is required to notify the school administration. The absence
and reason for the absence is recorded. If a student is regularly late, the teacher discusses the reasons for
the absence with the parent/guardian and then refers to the Principal as required. The Principal followsup with the parent/guardian to ensure every effort is made to support the student's attendance at the
school including intervention by a multi-disciplinary team in order to combat any ongoing medical,
welfare or psycho-social difficulties the student and/or family may be experiencing. The Principal may
assist by facilitating student transportation to and from school for low income and/or remotely located
families so that attendance is possible. In the instance of chronic school absences, the Principal will work
closely with students and their families in order to facilitate access to educational resources and support.
For families with school refusal issues, the development an ‘action plan’ for students to return to, and
engage with school, is implemented as a preventive measure for students at risk of disengagement.
Assessments:
One vision impaired student completed the National Assessment Program – Literacy & Numeracy
(NAPLAN) in Reading, Persuasive Writing, Language Conventions and Numeracy. The results have
provided a snapshot of this student's learning which has informed the child's future learning
priorities.
Insight Education assesses all students in the dual curricula twice a year using the Educational
Needs Assessment. This provides a thorough and individualised Blueprint for Learning by
accurately identifying levels of achievement across all areas of learning as well as gaps which
need to be addressed.
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Parent, Student & Teacher satisfaction
Surveys are completed regularly to collect information on issues deemed as important by the school
community. The data collected is used by the leadership team to determine areas for future improvement.
Surveys are anonymous in order to provide participants with every opportunity to share their views and
experiences of Insight Education Centre. It is Insight's policy to collect feedback from parents and staff
regularly to ensure high levels of satisfaction with the school's policies and practices. The general themes
of the surveys include the level of quality in regard to staff, learning environment, safety, resources,
behavioural management, leadership, opportunities for professional learning, student engagement,
participation in the ECC, information dissemination and support. Responses are evaluated ranging from
strongly agree to strongly disagree.
We thank the members of the community who take the time to participate and contribute to our further
growth.
Finance Report (audited) for the Year Ended 31 December 2015
1. The Finance Report contains the following 5 pages, beginning overleaf:
a. Operating Statement Summary
b. Notes to the Financial Statements on Revenue, Cash & Other Receivables
c. Financial Commitments Summary
d. Statement of Cash Flows
e. Commentary
2. Audit Report
C W Stirling & Co. (Chartered Accountants) conducted the annual audit and confirm that Insight’s 2015
Financial Statements present a true and fair view of the financial position of Insight at 31 December 2015 and
the results of its operations and cash flows for the year. The Auditors confirm that the 2015 Financial
Statements were prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory reporting
requirements in Australia.
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a.
OPERATING STATEMENT SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015
Note
Revenue
31 DEC 2014
$
$
2,398,633
319,987
Administration expenses
(49,151)
(49,870)
Advertising costs
(68,009)
(102,782)
Consulting & professional fees
(49,027)
(41,283)
(124,968)
(104,177)
(54,598)
(38,615)
(723,986)
(758,792)
(23,614)
(1,740)
Fundraising expenses
-
-
Occupancy expenses
(34,540)
(54,941)
1,270,740
(832,213)
-
-
1,270,740
(832,213)
-
-
1,270,740
(832,213)
Depreciation expenses
Education costs
Employment costs
Finance costs
Current year surplus / (deficit) before income tax
Income tax expense
Net current year surplus / (deficit) after income tax
Total other comprehensive income for the year
Total comprehensive income / (deficit) for the year
2
31 DEC 2015
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b.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015
NOTE 2: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME
31 DEC 2015
$
31 DEC 2014
$
Revenue comprises:
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Student Income
19,780
6,995
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Recurrent Non-Government School funding
350,176
149,515
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Scholarship Grants
87,508
32,268
–
Government Grant
1,598,023
-
–
Donations
342,756
124,802
–
Other
-
-
2,398,243
313,580
390
6,407
2,398,633
319,987
66,750
(25,810)
183,436
80
291
205
250,477
(25,525)
2,461
637
332,173
-
334,634
637
Other revenue:
–
interest received:
–
Financial institutions
NOTE 3: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash at bank – operating
Cash at bank – grants
Petty Cash
NOTE 4: OTHER RECEIVABLES
Debtors
Accrued income
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c.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015
Note
31 DEC 2015
31 DEC 2014
$
$
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
3
250,477
(25,525)
Accounts receivable and other debtors
4
334,634
637
585,111
(24,888)
3,067,070
2,848,834
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
3,067,070
2,848,834
TOTAL ASSETS
3,652,181
2,823,946
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
6
142,695
597,325
Provisions
7
36,972
24,847
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
179,667
622,172
TOTAL LIABILITIES
179,667
622,172
3,472,514
2,201,774
Retained surplus
3,472,514
2,201,774
TOTAL EQUITY
3,472,514
2,201,774
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
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d.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015
Note
31 DEC 2015
31 DEC 2014
$
$
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from grants, bequests and donations
2,055,366
354,047
390
6,407
(1,000,760)
(1,244,421)
1,054,996
(883,967)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(343,211)
(1,063,359)
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(343,211)
(1,063,359)
-
429,050
Payment of loans
(435,782)
-
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(435,782)
429,050
Net increase / (decrease) in cash held
276,003
(1,518,276)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year
(25,526)
1,492,751
250,477
(25,525)
Interest received
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash provided by operating activities
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from loans
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year
3
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e. COMMENTARY
1.
Surplus of $1,270,740
The surplus for the year was the result of three positive elements:
 Increased enrolments translating into increased Recurrent Non-Government School funding
 Special DET (Victoria) grant resulting from the ALP’s 2014 election commitment that
recognised the extraordinary investment Insight is making and had made in the 2013-14
period to take Insight out to students across Melbourne and to build explicit education
delivery capacity
 Continuing support for Insight from the philanthropic community seen through the
Donations/Grants given and Scholarships awarded from the well-resourced Scholarship Fund
2.
Extraordinary revenue or expenditure items
None.
3.
Additional funding Insight received (State/Commonwealth)
Staged DET (Victoria) grants resulted from the ALP’s 2014 election commitment, totalling $2.4M over two
years. The amount received (for both Operating and Capital purposes) in 2015 totalled $1,598,023.
Purposes of grant:
a. Operating: To provide services at the Insight premises and to support InsightOut Mobile
Classroom(s), Satellite Units or potential Satellite Units. This includes the development of all new
curricula, methods, materials and PD for education staff, plus the processes required to roll out
complex Mobile Classroom and Satellite Unit programs across a wide geographical area.
b. Capital:
i. Construct specialist sporting/recreation facilities at Insight Specialist Primary School.
ii. Installation of 2 Satellite Mainstream Specialist Units at schools in the North-West and
North-East of Melbourne hosting InsightOut explicit education programs.
iii. A Mobile Classroom program that enables blind and vision impaired children in greater
Melbourne and Regional Victoria to access specialist education.
How the Annual Report is distributed and promoted
The annual report is available on the Insight website and available to all key
stakeholders including all philanthropic partners.
A copy of the Annual Report is placed on the Victorian State Register which is managed by
the VRQA.
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For further information please contact:
The Principal
Insight Specialist Primary School
120 Enterprise Avenue, Berwick, VIC 3806
Post Office Box 983, Berwick, VIC 3806
T: (03) 9707 1585
F: (03) 9707 4316
E: [email protected]
Or Alan Lachman, Managing Director
E: [email protected]
Insight is a Registered Specialist Primary School, no. 2085
Insight is a Charitable Institution
ACN: 134711292; ABN: 12134711292
School Website
www.insightvision.org.au
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Appendix 1: Checklist of minimum requirements for Annual Reports
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COVER PAGE (if inserting photos/Images)
Done
Photos/Images present a positive image of the school and its students.
Y
The school has appropriate authorisation for the photos/images used in the cover page (i.e. from
parents/guardians, independent students and adults).
Y
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ABOUT OUR SCHOOL STATEMENT
School context, including:
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Workforce composition, e.g. ‘This school has # equivalent full-time staff: # Principal class, #
teachers and # Education Support Staff.’
Y
Additional requirements for the Achievement section:
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Comment on VCE outcomes (for schools with VCE students).
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Progress of PSD students where a school has more than 10 students, e.g. ‘All Program for
Students with a Disability students showed progress at satisfactory or above in achieving
their individual goals.’
N/A
Additional requirements for the Engagement and Wellbeing sections:
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Comment on how the school is addressing non-attendance.
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Schools may choose to comment on school-based student survey data that reflects their
context.
Insert the school’s website in the space provided at the bottom of the page (recommended).
Y
Y
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The following information is required to be checked:
Y
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Summary of the school council’s board’s financial performance (revenue/expenditure) for
the school year – Operating Statement Summary.
Y
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Summary of the school council’s board’s position (funds available/financial commitments)
for the school year – Financial Commitments Summary.
Y
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The Total Financial Commitments should equal the Total Funds Available.
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Any additional funding the school received (State/Commonwealth) beyond the Student
Resource Package, including the purpose of that funding and its link to improvements to
teaching and learning.
Y
All schools are required to write a commentary which includes:
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An explanation of why the annual result was a surplus or deficit.
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An explanation of any extraordinary revenue or expenditure items.
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Any new sources of funding the school received during the year, e.g. from special grants or
fundraising initiatives.
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Any additional funding the school received (State/Commonwealth) beyond the Student
Resource Package, including the purpose of that funding and its link to improvements to
teaching and learning.
Y
Y
Y
Y
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