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Home Tuition Scheme Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 May 2014

Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Questions (90, 91, 92)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

90. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children educated under the home tuition scheme during 2013-14; the number of these currently waiting for an education placement; and the number of these who are receiving early education intervention for preschool children with autism. [20552/14]

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Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

91. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the qualification criteria required to be a tutor to a child under the home tuition scheme. [20553/14]

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Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

92. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding given to the home tuition scheme during each of year since 2010. [20554/14]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 to 92, inclusive, together.

The Deputy will be aware that the purpose of the Home Tuition Scheme is to provide a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school. The scheme also provides a compensatory educational service for children awaiting a suitable educational placement and for early intervention for children with autism. My Department's preference is that all home tutors are fully qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland. When it is not possible to recruit a fully qualified teacher then consideration will be given to the engagement of a tutor who is registered with the Teaching Council and has a primary degree (minimum level 7 FETAC) in a relevant area including e.g. psychology. Full details of the list of acceptable alternative qualifications are set out in Circular 0006/2013 on www.education.gov.ie. The information sought by the Deputy on the number of children educated under the home tuition scheme during 2013/14; the number of these currently waiting for an education placement; the number of these who are receiving early education intervention for pre-school children with autism and the level of funding for home tuition since 2010 is not readily available in the format requested. However, my officials are currently compiling this information which will be forwarded directly to the Deputy.

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