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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Department of Education and Skills

Disabilities Assessments

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a child (details supplied) will have their cognitive assessment and educational assessment completed. [39120/24]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department’s National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) provides psychological support to all primary, post-primary, and special schools.

NEPS provides access for all schools to:

  • Psychological support in the event of a Critical Incident
  • A casework service for individual students where there is a need for intensive consultation and assessment via a NEPS psychologist or through the Scheme for the Commissioning of Psychological Assessments (SCPA)
  • A school staff Support and Development Service, to build school capability to provide a comprehensive continuum of support in schools
  • Ongoing access to advice and support for schools
The Continuum of Support is the framework developed by NEPS for schools to identify, plan and provide support for those children who experience difficulties with their learning. It is advisable for parents to discuss their concerns with the school principal with a view to seeking the involvement of NEPS.

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