Arrangements are being finalised for the establishment of a special class for specific speech and language disorder in the school in question with effect from September 1996.
The pupil teacher ratio for a special class for specific speech and language disorder is 8:1. Enrolment in the class will be determined by an advisory admission committee, which assesses the suitability of pupils for admission to the class. The admissions committee will be comprised of relevant professionals, including the school principal, class teacher, speech therapist assigned to the class and school's inspector, in addition to a speech therapist and psychologist nominated by the relevant health board.
The board of management of the school in question will have responsibility for this class.