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School Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Ceisteanna (373)

Cian O'Callaghan

Ceist:

373. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to reports of reduced school times of 2 hours 25 minutes daily in a school (details supplied); if so, if it is in line with the standards of her Department; if the provision of instruction by persons not registered with the Teaching Council meet the requirements for the educational rights of a student; the extent to which in terms of hours such instruction is permitted; if SNAs are supervised by qualified teachers; if such supervision is a requirement; if parents are entitled to access the curriculum under which their children are being taught; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16600/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

My Department is aware of the issues raised by the Deputy.

A member of my Department's Inspectorate visited this school in June 2019. The purpose of this visit was to gather information in relation to the operation of the vocational skills programme within school time.

My Department has since continued to engage with the Board of Management and other stakeholders involved with the school, including the National Council for Special Eduction (NCSE), the HSE, patron and trustees, to ensure appropriate educational provision is in place for the students in the school.

As part of this process which is ongoing, a further submission from the school is currently under consideration in my Department.

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