Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2004
215 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Science the way in which the clustering of schools will take place under the weighted model for special needs teaching, particularly with regard to three schools (details supplied) in the parish of Dunshaughlin. [31626/04]
View answerI am conscious of difficulties that could arise with the proposed new model of resource teaching provision, particularly for children in small and rural schools, if it were implemented as proposed. Accordingly, I will be reviewing the proposed model, including the clustering arrangements associated with the model to ensure that it provides an automatic response for pupils with common mild learning disabilities without the need for cumbersome individual applications, while at the same time ensuring that pupils in receipt of service continue to receive the level of service appropriate to their needs. The review will involve consultation with educational interests and the national council for special education before it is implemented next year.
