The school uses the resources provided by the Department of Education to make provision for students with special educational needs. We work closely with and are supported by NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service).
The Learning Support Team in C.B.S. Thurles is committed to providing a comprehensive and effective learning support service for students to enable all students to achieve their full potential. Team teaching helps students in the classroom while some students are withdrawn for extra support. Special Needs Assistants (SNA’s) offer other supports to individual students and are an important part of the Learning Support Team.
CBS Thurles is proud to have two dedicated ASD classrooms as part of our commitment to inclusive education. In line with the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004, we believe that every child is entitled to attend the school that is most suited to their overall needs. Click here for further information.
We also make provision for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in our Learning Centre. The students enrolled in the special class attend a small class setting that can cater for up to 6 students. They are taught by a resource teacher and supported by special needs assistants (SNA). A holistic approach is taken when planning for the education of the students with ASD. Following the information gathering and consultation process, an educational plan is developed that caters for the student’s social, sensory and educational needs.
A key cornerstone of the success of our SEN department is the trusting relationships built up with all the stakeholders, students, parents and the SEN team. All of our work in the SEN department is done in consultation with parents and student to achieve the best outcomes for your sons.
Links:
National Council For Special Education
National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI)
Dyspraxia DCD Ireland
AsIAm: Ireland’ss National Autism Charity and Advocacy Organisation
State Examinations Commission
Understood.org
Students LEAD – Learn, Explore, and Advocate Differently
Readings:
Lost at School – Ross Greene
The Explosive Child – Ross Greene
Caged in Chaos – Victoria Briggs
The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene Brown
Daring Greatly – Brene Brown
Rising Strong – Brene Brown