The home tuition scheme is primarily intended to provide compensatory instruction for pupils who have a medical ailment that is likely to cause major disruption of their attendance at school. The scheme may also apply to pupils who cannot attend school at all, or are absent for a significant proportion of the school year.
I understand that the pupil in question is enrolled in a mainstream school with the support of five hours per week resource teaching.
The Deputy will be aware that my Department is currently undertaking a review of the home tuition scheme and my officials are endeavouring to have this completed as quickly as possible. A response to the application for home tuition for the pupil in question will be conveyed to the parents as soon as the review has been completed.