Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
88. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the choice for students on the autism spectrum who are being educated in mainstream classrooms to take part in summer camps being organised in schools where it is available to them as part of the July provision scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/13]
View answerThe purpose of the July Education Programme is to extend the school year for children with Autism and with Severe or Profound General Learning Disabilities to assist participating children in maintaining their learning. The programme is normally run over the month of July. Where school-based provision is not feasible, 10 hours per week home-based provision may be grant-aided to eligible pupils. Summer Camps are not a feature of the July provision scheme, which is intended primarily to ensure the continuation of the child's education during the month of July.
