In what context is the School Function Assessment (SFA) commonly used?

The School Function Assessment (SFA) is primarily designed to measure a student's performance in various school-related tasks and activities. This assessment focuses on the functional abilities of students within a school setting, evaluating their interaction with peers, participation in academic and non-academic activities, and overall independence in the school environment.

By assessing a child's ability to perform in their everyday school life, the SFA helps identify students who may need additional support or resources to succeed. It provides valuable information for educators and therapists to tailor interventions that promote participation and improve functioning within the school context.

This context of use differentiates the SFA from assessments used in other environments, such as home-based assessments, hospital settings, or private therapy clinics, which may focus on different aspects of a child's functioning or development outside the school environment.