Pádraig O'Sullivan
Ceist:238. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the way that a school can make an application for funding for a sensory room; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46671/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 27 September 2022
Ceisteanna (238)
Freagraí scríofa
I can confirm to the Deputy, that when the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) sanction a special class in a school (primary or post-primary), school authorities can apply to my Department for capital funding to re-configure an existing spaces within the school building to accommodate the class and/or to construct additional accommodation under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation Scheme (ASA). ASA application forms are available on my Department’s website www.gov.ie. Similarly, where special schools are requested to expand provision or wish to refurbish existing facilities, they may also apply to my Department for capital funding to carry out these works.
The overall accommodation suite for students with special education needs would generally include ancillary accommodation such as a Central Activities Space, Multi Activity Room and Quiet Spaces as well as an outdoor Secure Play Area and Sensory Garden.