You will now all be aware that SCAN and ISP are to merge as Preschool Disability Support Program (PDSP). Northcott have started the process of managing this new program and will make contact with you in the lead up to the launch in November.
Please see DEC information regarding PDSP below, including timeframe expectations for roll out.
"The Preschool Disability Support Program (PDSP) will launch in early November to support children with disability or additional needs in NSW community preschools.
The PDSP
replaces the Supporting Children with Additional Needs (SCAN) program and the
preschool component of the Intervention Support Program (ISP).
As a result
of a recent tender process, DEC has appointed Northcott as the PDSP program
manager.
Applications for 2015 targeted funding will open on 3 November 2014, and must be submitted before 14 November 2014 if you want to be advised of the outcome before the end of Term 4.
Further information about the PDSP and the processes for applying for child focused targeted funding will be provided next week in a special edition of EC extra."
To read the mentioned special edition of EC extra, go to;
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/aa0ad9dd47818523d24ca6d3e/files/Early_Childhood_Extra_Issue_15_10_October_2014_PDSP_edition.pdf
For more information and links to the guidelines, application form and more, go to;
http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/regulation-and-accreditation/early-childhood-education-care/funding/community-preschool-funding/preschool-disability-support-program
It has been a huge pleasure working with you all and we wish you every success in your continued effort to provide quality inclusive practices for the young children in your services.
