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Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Questions (361)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

361. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if clarity will be provided to parents with children suffering from autistic spectrum disorders and severe to profound learning disabilities with regard to the home-based July provision scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6729/20]

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Written answers

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.

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