Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022
391. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when she expects a school (details supplied) to receive clarification from her Department regarding the policy of integration from an ASD unit to a mainstream classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3403/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of The Roadmap to the Full Reopening of schools which was announced in July 2020, guidance was provided to schools on the integration of pupils in special classes. Pupils in special classes should continue to interact, or integrate, with mainstream classes and move between classes. This guidance can be found at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/c0243-supports-for-the-special-education-sector-in-the-reopening-of-schools/ (Paragraph 19 refers).
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) team of locally based Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs) are available to assist and advise schools. SENOs are mindful that the challenges presented to schools can vary depending on the built environment they operate in and the overall profile of the school community.
