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Notify NCSE – Special Class/Special School Placement

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(SET) guidelines and supporting documentation to aid schools in supporting Children/Young people with Special Education

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Lets talk about supporting your child’s additional needs when starting Primary School

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Information for Parents/Guardians of Children and Young People with Specific Learning Disabilities

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EPSEN review consultation - 30 Nov 2022

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NPC Submission on the Review of the Summer Programme in Ireland - Nov 2022

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NPC Consultation event for parents on the Summer Programme - 22 October 2022

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NCSE - Overview for Primary Schools

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NCSE Schools information map

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Beyond Limits an event which took place in 2019

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NPC Special Education Conference 2018

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Adam Harris with tips for parents during COVID-19 school closures

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Information regarding Public Health Risk Assessments for Special Schools and Classes

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I have some concerns about my child's learning

I have noticed that my child is not keeping up with the other children.

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I have some concerns about my child's learning
My child's school say they have some concerns about their learning

My child's school say they have some concerns about their learning

My child’s teacher has said he is not keeping up with the other children

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NPC Special Education Conferences

Videos from the NPC Special Education Conferences

Introduction by NPC CEO Aine Lynch

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Introduction by NPC CEO Aine Lynch

An overview of the Summer Program 2023 - Frank Hanlon, Department of Education

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

An overview of the Summer Program 2023 - Frank Hanlon, Department of Education

Frieda McElhinney - Open Special Schools and Special Classes Advocacy Group

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Frieda McElhinney - Open Special Schools and Special Classes Advocacy Group

Michael Bondin, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Educational Services Malta

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Michael Bondin, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Educational Services Malta

Results of Parents Survey

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Results of Parents Survey

John Kearney, CEO National Council for Special Education

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

John Kearney, CEO National Council for Special Education

Bobbie Hickey talking about her journey through the Irish Education System

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Bobbie Hickey talking about her journey through the Irish Education System

Margaret Flood, NCCA SEN Education Officer introduces the Level 1 (L1LP) and Level 2 (L2LP) Learning Programmes in schools

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Margaret Flood, NCCA SEN Education Officer introduces the Level 1 (L1LP) and Level 2 (L2LP) Learning Programmes in schools

Kathryn Fitzgerald - Specialist Lead Policy and Practice Development in the NCSE highlights the NCSE’s policy advice around behaviour management

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Kathryn Fitzgerald - Specialist Lead Policy and Practice Development in the NCSE highlights the NCSE’s policy advice around behaviour management

Mark O’Connor - Community Engagement Manager for Inclusion Ireland

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Mark O’Connor - Community Engagement Manager for Inclusion Ireland

Siobhan Allen - Supporting Students Presenting With Serious Challenging Behaviours in SEN Settings

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Siobhan Allen - Supporting Students Presenting With Serious Challenging Behaviours in SEN Settings

Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

Introduction by NPC CEO

NPC Special Education Conference 2016

Introduction by NPC CEO

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

NPC Special Education Conference 2016

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

Se Goulding - The Role of the Special Needs Assistant

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Se Goulding - The Role of the Special Needs Assistant

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

Dorothy Armstrong - Minding yourself well - The importance of self-care for parents of children with Special Needs

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Dorothy Armstrong - Minding yourself well - The importance of self-care for parents of children with Special Needs

My child needs an assessment

My child’s school want to arrange an assessment with an Educational Psychologist.

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My child needs an assessment
What supports are available for my child?

What supports are available for my child?

The psychologist has recommended access to an SNA to help support my child.

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My child has been diagnosed with...

This can be a difficult and confusing time, you have been given a name to explain why your child might learn differently but that might not be much help at the moment.

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My child has been diagnosed with...
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