Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
440. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Education the supports that her Department is providing to schools to assist children missing school due to the effects of long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51485/22]
View answerEnsuring that every pupil/student gets a suitable education is a priority for my Department. Where appropriate, pupils/students benefit most from face to face teaching in a supportive school environment to avail of the social and academic opportunities which school allows.
My Department provides funding through a Home Tuition Grant Scheme towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for pupils/students enrolled in schools, with significant medical conditions which has caused, and is likely to continue to cause, major disruption to their attendance at school. Eligibility for home tuition for children with a significant medical condition is assessed having regard to the pupil's attendance levels for the previous school year and a relevant medical /relevant professional report.
Link to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2022/2023 can be found at: assets.gov.ie/229645/9ada99ec-9151-481a-952a-4fc612e1364f.pdf
