The debate around the new SNA circular (published yesterday) has largely focused on the changing role of Special Needs Assistants.

Approach will ‘streamline’ access to autism diagnoses, HSE says

(with children inside it as it happens)

Early reading development is critical for long-term academic success, highlighting the need for timely and effective intervention for children with reading difficulties. This paper critically exami...

Another day, another press release.

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Just a reminder, in case you’re struggling a bit this morning.

Podcast Episode · The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast · 27 February · 29m

A story from Cork this week reminded us what happens when families, schools and children are left to carry the weight and neglect of State systems that were never designed to hold them.

So, here it is.

The Government’s climbdown on SNA allocations reveals fragile leadership, weak reform planning, and deep mistrust in special education policy

I want to flag something we are seeing again and again in recent commentary from the Taoiseach.

The SNA cuts in Ireland are being rolled out thick and fast this month.

Pause to planned special needs assistant allocation review feels neither reassuring nor meaningful. We’ll be here again unless big changes happen, writes teacher Ciara Reilly

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