Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of the review of career guidance is to ensure that high-quality, relevant career guidance information is provided to students from post–primary level up to further and higher education. The review will examine the quality of information available to students and adults concerning career guidance, the sources of this information and how the system is organised to support students and adults in this area.

The review is being carried out by independent consultants and will be guided and informed by a steering group. As an integral part of the consultants' proposed methodological approach to the review, my Department has invited submissions from all interested stakeholders to assist in shaping the review by highlighting key issues to be considered in the course of carrying it out.

Drawing on the results of the consultation and further consideration by the steering group, the question of the specific role and objectives of career guidance in supporting students in special schools will be assessed further. It is therefore not the case that guidance in special schools is excluded from review. Rather, as is the case with several aspects of the review, further consideration of the detailed design and precise content of the review is required in light of the submissions received, to ensure that the review meets the objectives set for it. My Department will therefore keep the Deputy updated in respect of the issue raised in her question.

The Deputy may wish to note that the closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday, 25 May 2018.

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