The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (pdf) - also known as the EPSEN Act - provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. The Act focuses on children’s education but there are references to further and adult education. While the EPSEN Act was passed in 2004 parts of this Act have never been put into practice.

The EPSEN Act is now being reviewed and as part of that review, the National Parents Council would like to hear your views regarding same! We will then make a submission on your behalf to the Department of Education so that your voice is represented in the discussion around this crucial Act!

To better understand your views, the National Parents Council has prepared a survey, please click here for a link to the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TheEPSENActReview

Please participate as your views are important, and we want to ensure that your voice is heard!