Cathal Crowe
Question:185. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the 2020 July provision in view of the fact parents have been left in limbo as a result of the correspondence to date. [5769/20]
View answerWednesday, 20 May 2020
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I am committed to running a summer Provision type programme for children with complex needs this year as soon as it is safe to do so and in accordance with public health advice.
My Department is exploring a number of options for a summer education programme for children with complex special needs.
The primary aim of the proposed programme would be to limit potential regression in learning thereby ensuring in so far as possible that these children can reintegrate and transition into their planned education setting for next year with their peers.
This may be done through a targeted level of supports to address regression of social skills and re-establish tolerance of routines paving the way for reintegrating full time into education when schools reopen in the autumn.
Question No. 186 answered with Question No. 165.