2019
Progress Report – Policy Advice on Special Schools and Classes
Click here to download the progress report.
Click here to view the press release.
2018
Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme
Click here to download the Comprehensive Review report.
Click here to download the guide to the Comprehensive Review for parents/guardians and students.
Click here to download the infographic outlining the Comprehensive Review process, findings and recommendations.
Click here to download the press release.
Click here to download the Progress Report.
The Council of the NCSE was supported in its review of the Scheme by a Working Group, led by NCSE Chairperson Eamon Stack, which developed a proposal for a new model of support.
Click here to download the report of the Working Group.
A review of Nursing Provision for children with complex medical conditions, including those children attending Special Schools was also undertaken. This review was completed by a Cross Sectoral Team Working Group comprising members from the Departments of Education and Skills, Health, Children and Youth Affairs, NCSE and HSE, as well as an expert clinician.
Click here to download the Report of the Cross Sectoral Team Working Group.
2016
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools
Click here to download the policy advice.
Click here to download the policy advice in Irish.
Click here to download the guide to the advice for parents/guardians and students.
Click here to download the guide to the advice for parents/guardians and students in Irish.
Click here to download the press release.
2014
A proposed new model for allocating teaching resources for students with special educational needs
Delivery for Students with Special Educational Needs.
A better and more equitable way.
Click here for press release.
Click here to download the report.
An Irish version of this report is available here.
Click here for a guide for parents and guardians on how the new model would work.
An Irish version of the guide for parents and guardians is available here.
2013
NCSE Policy Advice Paper: Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Schools.
The NCSE is pleased to announce the publication of this policy advice paper.
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Click here to download the paper.
An Irish version of this paper is available here.
2012
NCSE Policy Advice Paper: The Education of Children with Challenging Behaviour arising from Severe Emotional Disturbance/Behavioural Disorders.
The NCSE is pleased to announce the publication of this policy advice paper.
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Click here to download the paper.
2011
NCSE Policy Advice Paper: The Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in Ireland
The Education of Deaf and hard of hearing children in Ireland: NCSE Policy Advice Paper click here.
Oideachas Páistí Bodhra agus Lagéisteachta in Éireann.
A new way forward for Deaf and hard of hearing children in Irish schools:NCSE Press Release click here.
NCSE presentation on the policy advice paper click here.
NCSE Policy Advice Paper: The Future Role of Special Schools and Classes in Ireland
The Future Role of Special Schools and Classes in Ireland.
