Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
101. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to run the July provision in 2020; if so, if it will be made available to all children with disabilities that have been out of school since 12 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9648/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is planning to provide a summer education programme for children with significant special educational needs as soon as it is safe to do so and in accordance with public health advice.
It is intended that this programme will be similar to the July Provision of previous years.
The Summer Education Programme will take place for children with significant special educational needs enrolled in special schools, special classes and mainstream classes.
The programme will be reliant on schools, teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) choosing to participate on a voluntary basis.
Planning is under way and an announcement will be made shortly.
