Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Given the passage of time since a pupil may have been assessed, it is common practice that pupils are reassessed ahead of transitioning to post-primary school. The assessment may assist both the pupil and the post-primary school in determining the most appropriate supports that are required for the pupil and how the school can best support the individual to integrate into mainstream classes, where possible. A review is ongoing, and the work is at an initial stage. There is a meeting today with the inspectorate, NEPS and the NCSE. It is envisaged that broader stakeholder engagement will also be undertaken on this sensitive issue for parents and children with special educational needs.

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