Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
536. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 25 May 2022, if she will provide an update on a student struggling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54395/22]
View answerVisiting teachers for children who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired provide additional supports for such children, their families, and schools. Details of the services which are provided to schools and families by the visiting teacher service are available at ncse.ie/visiting-teachers.
Each visiting teacher (VT) is responsible for a particular region and is allocated a caseload of students. The VT supports children/young people, parents, guardians, teachers and other professionals involved with the child. The frequency and nature of support takes into account a range of factors based on the individual’s needs.
The student referenced is availing of the visiting teacher service. In February 2022, the Visiting Teacher provided assistance in relation to this student’s assistive technology. More recently, a new visiting teacher has taken over the caseload for this area, and a visit to the school is scheduled for the coming weeks. The NCSE visiting teacher service will continue to support this student throughout the school year.
The SENO service is also available to the parents and school in order to offer advice and assistance in respect of this student.
