Helpful Information About Education
Special Education Placement
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) aims to help improve education services for people with special needs, especially children. Visit www.ncse.ie to read more about the organisation.
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If your child is seeking a special class placement the NCSE has a helpful list of primary and second-level schools offering special class placements. Click here to see the list on the NCSE website.
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A SENO can help secure a school place for your child. Click here to find out who your local SENO is on the NCSE website.
Home Tuition
Home Tuition enables students to access their education at home. Click here to visit the Department of Education's website and learn more about home tuition.
Summer Programme
In Ireland, the Summer Education Programme is an initiative to provide additional support and educational activities for some students during the summer months. Click here to visit the Department of Education's website and learn more about the Summer Education Programme.
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Assistive Technology Grant
The assistive technology grant helps schools pay for assistive technology equipment. The funding gives children with complex needs access to tools that support their educational development. Click on Circular 0010/2013 to read the eligibility requirements.