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Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Questions (177)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

177. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) can expect to receive appointments for NEPS assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43497/23]

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My Department’s National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) provides educational psychological support to all primary and post-primary and special schools.

The NEPS service provides access for all schools to:

• Psychological support in the event of a Critical Incident

• A Casework Service for individual children 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 and

• Ongoing access to advice and support for schools.

In relation to the school referred to by the Deputy, I understand that the school has been informed of the name of the psychologist assigned to them for this school year. A planning meeting will be held with the school to agree priorities for the year.

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