Image: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie Image: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie EDUCATION MINISTER JOE McHugh has told the Dáil that plans are being put together for a summer educational programme for children with special needs, or children from disadvantaged areas.
In response to questions from Gina Kenny, who asked what will be provided for disadvantaged students who have been out of school since 13 March, McHugh said he would be announcing more plans formally next week. We are also looking at literacy and numeracy in DEIS schools. At the moment only 70 schools do the summer programme in literacy and numeracy. I am looking to build upon that and extend it. They are two examples. Next week we will have more clarification. Gino Kenny also raised the concerns of families with children who have complex or special needs, who are left particularly vulnerable during lockdown because they have no outlet or routine.
Nothing will happen as usual. All they do is talk and false promises. They won't do a thing... our kids have always been the forgotten ones and that won't change
Great news for special needs kids and their families but disadvantaged areas....ah come on think all the parents need a break. Not for me mine are on Pornhub or Xbox so I’m thinking of others
That'll be good news for some families