Category: Education
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Crisis in the Classroom
In this documentary, Eric Roberts investigates Ireland’s growing special education crisis. Meeting families, educators and SNAs across the country, he uncovers the realities behind a system under increasing pressure and asks whether it’s prepared for the growing demand ahead. Eric Roberts: Crisis In The Classroom Monday 28th September Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One…
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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 Publication of Review Implementation Plan
Published by Department of Education and Youth. Read comments in the press about the plan.
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Menopause guide for women with intellectual disabilities
The Irish Heart Foundation has launched an easy-read guide called “Menopause and Your Heart Health” to explain how menopause affects heart health for women with intellectual disabilities. Easy Read format download here According to research from Trinity College Dublin, less than half of women with an intellectual disability know what menopause is and what the…
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Register your child for a new Special Class or Special School placement
Register your child for a new Special Class or Special School placement for September 2027Parents Notify – Special Class/Special School Placement – NCSERegister on National Council for Special Education (NSNCSE website here Editorial comment – ‘It would be good if the government actually knew already based on health records who needed what places. Also a…
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Summer School Programme (July Provision) in disarray
Scheme for children with additional needs is in disarray due to online application problems and reduced staffing allocations ‘We’re a week out from the end of term and still nothing’ – summer school programme debacle causing chaos for families Irish Independent, Sarah O’Mahony, 23 June 2026 Link to the full article (behind paywall)
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The Role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
From Gov.ie: The role of the special needs assistant (SNA) is to provide recognised primary, post-primary and special schools with additional adult support to facilitate the attendance, participation and inclusion in school of students with special educational needs to enable them to achieve their full potential. Read Circular Number 0032/2026 This circular should be read…
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The Pathway to Inclusive Education
Conference Report and Inclusive Education Alliance Formation 2023. Inclusion Ireland. The National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. Read the report.