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Minister Madigan said:“The Department is also currently undertaking a review of the programme with a view to improving it for next year and with a committed focus on increasing the number of schools participating, particularly special schools and examining the resources being supplied under the programme.”

To ensure your voice is heard as part of this review, join us this weekend, Saturday the 22nd of October to partake in a consultation event with parents.

There will be speakers from the Government of Malta to discuss their model for a Summer School Programme (Skolasajf), the Department of Education, Ireland, and the National Council for Special Education( NCSE) at this event.

The event is completely FREE, and a complimentary lunch is included so that you get precious time to meet and talk with other parents. Please find more details regarding the same below.

When: 22nd October, 11am – 4pm (sign in for those registered from 10.30am, with tea/coffee, the event will commence promptly at 11am)

Where: Ashling Hotel Dublin, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, D08 P38N

To register please click here Reimagining the Summer Programme: NPC Special Education Needs Assembly Tickets, Sat 22 Oct 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Please note that limited places are available, and you can attend the event only with a valid Eventbrite registration.

We at National Parents Council Primary are delighted to be hosting this event and please know that your voice truly matters and can have an impact on the future of the Summer School Programme in Ireland. We hope to see you there!