Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2018
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Educational Supports
98. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of out-of-school education will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40497/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware under Action 88 of DEIS Plan 2017 the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and Tusla committed to review the current provision for out-of-school education to inform future supports in this area. This review will assist in the development of a plan for a successful interagency approach to supporting groups such as children and young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from the mainstream education system.
This review is currently being carried out by a Working Group chaired by the Department of Education and Skills. Earlier this year I invited submissions from interested persons and parties as part of a public consultation process to gather a range of perspectives to better understand how best to support those who have disengaged from mainstream education or are at risk of doing so. The review process is at an advanced stage and, subject to no issues arising, the working group aims to finalise a report by the end of the year.
