Results 1-20 of 29 for carers speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...and SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. A role that was introduced in 2023 is that of the Summer Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...SNAs to register their interest in working on a school-based programme. Student teachers and students in relevant disciplines such as therapy, social care and nursing and others, including early childcare workers and carers, will also be able to register their interest in working on this year’s Programme. In 2023, the Inclusion Programme and Special Class elements from 2022 were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (13 Feb 2024)

Norma Foley: ...and post-primary school who have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving. In the schools where School Completion Programme is available, this includes children and young people who are carers and may be at risk of early school leaving. Tusla Education Support Service, including the School Completion Programme, were included under the remit of my department in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Jan 2024)

Norma Foley: I wish to advise that the teacher referred to by the Deputy was granted a Carer's Leave of absence from her school for a specified period of time. The teacher applied to the Department to cancel the absence and return to work early. Officials from my Department liaised with the school regarding the cancellation of the Carer’s leave as the cancellation has an impact on...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Norma Foley: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle as an am agus an deis seo a thabhairt dom. I join previous speakers in extending my support and solidarity to the children and their carer who were impacted by the horrific event in Parnell Square on a recent Thursday afternoon, and also their wider community, especially their school community. I acknowledge, as has been referenced by...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Teacher Training (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...do so yesterday at the education committee, but I again offer what I know is the unified solidarity, support and sympathy of the entire House. We are particularly mindful of the children and their carer who were involved in an incident in proximity to a school on Parnell Square. I can confirm for the House that our NEPS psychologists, our school psychologists, have been in the school...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: I know the committee will join with me in extending our sympathy and support to the children and their carer impacted by the horrific violence on Thursday last in an area in proximity to a school in Parnell Square, Dublin. In particular, we are thinking of the young child and her carer who remain in hospital. I thank the Cathaoirleach and members of the committee for their personal...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...my sincere and heartfelt sympathies to every single person who has been affected by this brutal, senseless and cruel attack. Our thoughts are in particular with the young children and the carer who were attacked on Thursday afternoon, as well as their families and loved ones. To perpetrate such violence against any person is a grave travesty; to do so against innocent children and their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (21 Mar 2023)

Norma Foley: ...quality of teaching and learning through the provision of continuing professional development and supports for teachers and principals. The wellbeing of all in the school community including young carers is a priority for this Department. The Department’s Wellbeing Policy and Framework for practice has given recognition to the importance of promoting wellbeing in education. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...to support the wellbeing of children and young people from Ukraine including. - Supporting the Wellbeing of Children from Ukraine in your School - Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War - Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Wellbeing of their Children - The response to stress: a guide for post-primary staff - Normalising thoughts, feelings and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (23 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...-primary schools in relation to supporting the wellbeing of children/young people from Ukraine at this time. This includes support for students with special educational needs - Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Wellbeing of their Children - A model of Psychological First Aid (PFA) to help teachers support students. The document is called Look, Listen &...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (23 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...and young people from Ukraine including. - Supporting the Wellbeing of Children from Ukraine in your School - Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War - Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Wellbeing of their Children - The response to stress: a guide for post-primary staff - Normalising thoughts, feelings and behaviours: a guide for post-primary...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (8 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...x2013; primary schools in relation to supporting the well-being of children/young people from Ukraine at this time. This includes support for students with special educational needs. Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Well-being of their Children A model of Psychological First Aid (PFA) to help teachers support students. The document is called Look,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (25 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: ...x2013; primary schools in relation to supporting the wellbeing of children/young people from Ukraine at this time. This includes support for students with special educational needs. Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Wellbeing of their Children A model of Psychological First Aid (PFA) to help teachers support students. The document is called Look, Listen...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: ...x2013; primary schools in relation to supporting the wellbeing of children/young people from Ukraine at this time. This includes support for students with special educational needs. - Guidance for Parents and Carers from Ukraine on Supporting the Wellbeing of their Children - A model of Psychological First Aid (PFA) to help teachers support students. The document is called Look,...