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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together. The purpose of my Departments Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of specific reasons, are unable to attend school. However, it should also be noted that the Home Tuition Grant Scheme is not an alternative to a school placement and is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (6 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The arrangements for the allocation of SNAs for mainstream classes for the 2021/22 school year are currently under review. An announcement on the matter will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: A significantly expanded Summer Programme was provided in 2020 for children with the complex needs as a discrete response to Covid-19. The programme provided either in-school, or home-based supports by teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs) during the summer holidays to help to prevent regression among children with SEN. The programme's aim was to support children to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: My Department previously funded 13 centres through an ABA pilot scheme for the period 1999-2011. All of these centres applied for and were granted recognition as Special Schools for children with Autism and now form part of the network of special schools. A transitional agreement was put in place between the Department and Patrons of these schools to manage this process. As part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The arrangements for the allocation of SNAs for mainstream classes for the 2021/22 school year are currently under review. An announcement on the matter will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is available on the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) website at www.ncse.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special educational needs supports, including applications for assistive technology. Special Needs Organisers (SENOs) make recommendations to my Department where assistive technology is required. The NCSE...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The NCSE has responsibility for planning and coordinating school supports for children with special educational needs including the allocation of SNAs and reviews and schools can appeal the outcome of an exceptional review to the NCSE. Detailed information on the NCSE exceptional review process is published on the NCSE website www.ncse.ie. A school can appeal the outcome of an exceptional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 May 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. This year, over 20% of the total Education budget or €2bn will be invested in supporting children with special educational needs. As a result, the numbers of special education teachers, SNAs and special class and school places are at unprecedented...

National Autism Empowerment Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (29 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Táim buíoch as an deis labhairt anocht faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta againn le déanaí. This week marks the final days of national autism awareness month. It is appropriate that we take stock of the progress that has been made and the work that still has to be done. Having listened to the sincere views of Members this evening, I believe we are all committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is progressing work on proposals to run an expanded summer programme again this year with more schools involved. These proposals are being developed based on engagement and consultation with the education partners. The issue raised by the Deputy is being considered as part of this work. A further announcement on this will be made in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532, 533 and 535 together. Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. This year, over 20% of the total Education budget or €2bn will be invested in supporting children with special educational needs. As a result, the numbers of special education teachers, SNAs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: A new model for allocating Special Education Teachers to mainstream schools was introduced from September 2017, based on the profiled needs of schools. The allocations were updated for schools with effect from September 2019, with limited readjustments being applied for at that time. The allocations have remained in place for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 school years, with some adjustments made...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government.  This year, over 20% of the total Education budget or €2bn will be invested in supporting children with special educational needs.As a result, the numbers of special education teachers, SNAs and special class and school places...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: School Transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the current school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020.  The purpose of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) of my Department provides a comprehensive, school-based psychological service to all primary and post primary schools through the application of psychological theory and practice to support the wellbeing, academic, social and emotional development of all learners. NEPS provides its service to schools through casework and through support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 to 577, inclusive, together. Promoting wellbeing is a fundamental element of the Department’s overall plan to support school communities as we continue to manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) of my Department is leading on supporting the wellbeing of schools communities at this time....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: School Transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the current school year over 114,100 children, including over 14,700 children with special educational needs, are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €224.7m in 2020.   The purpose of my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Under the School Broadband Programme the Department continually reviews the availability of services and upgrades schools where the opportunity arises, in line with contractual and budgetary requirements.  Currently investment of some €13m is allocated annually for the provision of internet connectivity to schools. Broadband capacity can vary across...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (28 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The arrangements for the allocation of SNAs for mainstream classes for the 2021/22 school year are currently under review. An announcement on the matter will be made as soon as possible.