James Lawless
Question:86. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the delivery of an IEP report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49896/18]
View answerThursday, 29 November 2018
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At present, all schools are encouraged to use Education Plans. My Department's Inspectorate's advice is that the majority of schools are now using some form of education planning for children with special educational needs. In line with Circular 30/2014, schools are also required to put in place Personal Pupil Plan including a care plan for all pupils availing of SNA support.
Guidelines for schools on educational planning and monitoring of outcomes and the manner in which they should conduct educational planning, through the Student Support File, are contained in the Guidelines for Schools: Supporting Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools, available at:
www.education.ie/en/The-Education-System/Special-Education/Guidelines-for-Primary-Schools-Supporting-Pupils-with-Special-Educational-Needs-in-Mainstream-Schools.pdf.
Matters such as this are best resolved between the parent and the school in the first instance. The NCSE is also available to provide support and training around education planning for pupils with special educational needs. Further information is available from the NCSE www.ncse.ie.