The NSW premier has vowed no stone will be left unturned to protect children with disabilities after the education department revealed it's received more than 200 allegations of abuse by school staff in less than two years.
Of the 246 allegations made between November 2015 and April 2017 misconduct was proven and disciplinary action was required in 13 cases, a spokesman for Education Minister Rob Stokes told AAP on Tuesday.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the allegations are "extremely concerning" and insists the protection of the most vulnerable children in NSW schools is a priority.
"Even one child not getting the proper care that they need is a concern," she told reporters in Sydney.
"We won't leave any stone uncovered. We will make sure we will do everything we can to make sure every child gets the protection and care they need."
Federal Labor has used the scandal to again demand a royal commission into abuse against people with a disability.
The opposition insists only a royal commission has the weight, authority and investigative powers to examine the issue thoroughly.
ABC's 7.30 program this week reported Caroline Franks' 16-year-old son Austin - who is autistic, non-verbal and has an intellectual disability - was abused at Pennant Hills High School.
"He would come home covered in blood ... he was being pushed around with boxing batons or was screamed at or not allowed to go to the toilet," Ms Franks said.
"Nobody wants to see their child hurt. A school is supposed to be a safe environment."
Mr Stokes' spokesman suggested it wasn't fair that some teachers had to care for intellectually disabled children without having received specialist training.
"That's why the department of education has immediately started implementing some of the 39 recommendations put forward by the NSW parliamentary inquiry into students with a disability or special needs in NSW schools," the spokesman said.
The department says the inquiry found many instances where state schools provided "exemplary" education for children with special needs. It insists any alleged mistreatment is always investigated.
"Staff found to have acted inappropriately are subject to strong disciplinary measures which include dismissal and possible referral to other authorities for action," a spokesman said.
