Policy Advice
NCSE
NCSE Policy Advice
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) play a key role in providing the Minister for Education and Youth expert, independent, evidence-informed policy advice on special education for students and young adults.
2024
Policy Advice
NCSE Policy Advice Paper on Special Schools and Classes: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society
The NCSE publishes landmark policy advice paper on special schools and classes.
Note: An earlier version of this Policy Advice Paper referenced ‘Universal Design for Learning’ where ‘Universal Design’ or “universal” should have been used. Corrections have been included in this version of the paper 39, 63, 75, 80, 109, 113, 118]. The acronym for Deaf/Hard of Hearing was referenced as “HH” where “DHH” should have been used. Corrections have been included in this version of the paper [pp. v, 63].
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Literature Review
Read the Literature Review relating to policy advice on educational provision for students in special schools and special classes.
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International Administrative Review
Read the International Administrative Review of specialist provision for students with special educational needs.
2019
Policy Advice
Progress Report – Policy Advice on Special Schools and Classes
2018
Policy Advice
Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme
A New School Inclusion Model to Deliver the Right Supports
at the Right Time to Students with Additional Care Needs.
The infographic outlines the Comprehensive Review process, findings and recommendations.
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Guide to the Comprehensive Review for parents/guardians and students
This booklet is a guide on the policy paper aimed at parents/guardians and students.
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Report of the Cross Sectoral Team Working Group
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.
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Progress Report on the Comprehensive Review of the SNA Scheme
This report outlines progress to date on the Comprehensive Review of the SNA Scheme
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Report of the Cross Sectoral Team 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.
2016
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools
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Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools: NCSE Policy Advice Paper No.5
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Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools: A Guide for Parents/Guardians and Students
View the press release.
2014
A proposed new model for allocating teaching resources for students with special educational needs
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Delivery for Students with Special Educational Needs.
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Delivery for Students with Special Educational Needs: A Guide for Parents/Guardians and Students
View the press release.
2013
Policy Advice
Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Schools
The NCSE is pleased to announce the publication of this policy advice paper.
View Irish version of Policy Paper.