This evening (Friday 15th January) the Department of Education has written to Primary School Principals in both mainstream and special school settings outlining the agreed, phased approach to re-opening special schools, special classes and in-school support for students with additional needs from Thursday 21st January. We have worked to put together a short “Questions and …
Explainer: The phased re-opening of special education? Read More »
Announcement will come as a huge relief to children with SEN and their families Four leading advocacy organisations representing students with additional needs and their carers, Down Syndrome Ireland, Inclusion Ireland, AsIAm and Family Carers Ireland, have welcomed the announcement by Government today that they are targeting a return to school for primary students with …
Disability and Family Carer Groups Welcome Commitment to Prioritise re-opening of schools for students with SEN Four leading advocacy organisations representing students with additional needs and their carers, Down Syndrome Ireland, Inclusion Ireland, AsIAm and Family Carers Ireland, have welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, that the re-opening of schools …
Commitments must now be matched by urgent delivery say representative organisations Read More »
Over 18,000 students with additional needs set to return to school on Monday should get additional supports 8th January 2021 Ireland’s National Autism Charity, AsIAm, has said the families it supports have been left reeling by the surprise government decision to keep special classes and schools closed, 24 hours after it was announced they were …
A majority, at least 10,000 students, with special educational needs attend mainstream classes, and will not be catered for. 6th January 2021 Three leading advocacy organisations representing students with additional needs, Down Syndrome Ireland, Inclusion Ireland and AsIAm have welcomed the Government’s announcement that education will continue for students with special educational needs in special …
We understand that the new January Covid-19 restrictions and delay of school reopening may be difficult for many families in our community. We have updated our ‘Lockdown’ Social Story for anyone who may need support in understanding the changes.
Yesterday evening, AsIAm, Down Syndrome Ireland and Inclusion Ireland wrote to the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD and the Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan TD to seek urgent engagement on the issue of school closures and how children with additional needs could be supported and protected from the impact of any …
We know Christmas can be a challenging time for autistic people and families. It is a time in which routines change, sensory and social environments can intensify and communication can be unclear. This year may present new challenges as it will be a little different due COVID-19 restrictions! That is why AsIAm and SuperValu have …
• 41% of families state their child’s needs more support • 22% of families state their child’s access to an SNA was reduced • Hugh majority of parents want school provision for those with additional needs in the event of another lockdown A survey conducted by three of the leading disability advocacy organisations in the …
Students with additional needs face new challenges during COVID-19 Read More »
Kevin Hanly – Being autistic and living through a pandemic!! COVID-19 has affected everyone’s life hugely everything we used do. It turned everything on its head and just gave us a right good shake! And yet, still months down the line we’re still unsure what the future will bring. Going back to the middle of …
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