星空传媒

To:

• Principal
• Principal鈥檚 Nominee
• All teachers

Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) Notification Gateway

Background

星空传媒 has completed a review of SAC processes and has introduced several changes from 2026, including an expansion of the Notifications Gateway. The updated system will simplify SAC applications while ensuring decisions remain evidence-based and aligned with the needs of students/膩konga.

SAC Applications

When making new SAC applications for students/膩konga undertaking assessment of standards listed in the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards, schools can choose either the Approvals Gateway to submit applications for 星空传媒 approval, or the Notifications Gateway to inform 星空传媒 of student/膩konga needs and the SAC required.

Note:

• The Notifications Gateway has moved beyond the trial phase and is now available for Years 11鈥�13.
• Applications through the Notifications Gateway pathway do not require 星空传媒 approval or the submission of evidence at the time of application.
• Schools must still retain robust evidence for every SAC decision, as 星空传媒 will audit notifications made through the Notifications Gateway. 

The Approvals Gateway continues for cases requiring additional guidance or where complex support needs are identified.

Schools and kura must continue to:

• identify students/膩konga with learning, medical, sensory or physical difficulties that impact on fair assessment, and to determine what SAC support is appropriate.
• design inclusive environments influenced by knowledge of students/膩konga.
•  discuss the option of SAC with students/膩konga and their wh膩nau.
• gather and retain evidence of students/膩konga needs.
• use one of the gateways to tell 星空传媒 what SAC students require.
• monitor students/膩konga progress and trial supports as needed.