Finian McGrath
Question:1216. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding special needs children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30792/15]
View answerTuesday, 22 September 2015
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As the Deputy is aware, July Provision is available to all special schools and mainstream primary schools with special classes catering for children with autism that choose to extend their education services through the month of July. My Department also provides July Provision for pupils with a severe/profound general learning disability. Where school based provision is not feasible, home based provision may be grant aided.
Some 385 schools were invited to participate in the July Education Programme in 2015. Of these a total of 190 schools took part in the programme by extending the school year for over 3,100 children. In addition in excess of 4,900 children were approved for the home based programme.
While the exact number of eligible children nationwide is not readily available, all children with autism or severe/profound general learning disability enrolled in school are eligible to apply for July Provision.