Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the issues around the summer programme and access to the good old July provision, what additional challenges are there? If blind or visually impaired children are not participating in the school-based programme but instead are participating in the home-based programme, what additional challenges are they experiencing?

Regarding leaving certificate reform, has the NCBI had any engagement with the State Examinations Commission or the Department of Education? Has the input of the NCBI been sought regarding any reforms that are due?

A timely issue concerns the additional accommodations available for students coming up to the leaving certificate or junior certificate. A lot of students are focusing on the next few weeks. In terms of the accommodations that are available, what improvements need to be made for children who are blind? Examinations are very stressful for anybody but where there is an additional need, that stress can be compounded. What supports are available for visually impaired parents whose children are going through school?