THE CABINET HAS signed off on proposals today for a special summer programme for children with special needs and for those who attend disadvantaged schools.
Children eligible for this strand include students with autism or severe and profound learning difficulties, children in special classes in primary and special schools, primary pupils in mainstream classes who present with Down syndrome, students who are deaf or hard of hearing and students who are blind or have severe visual impairment.
The third strand will be HSE-led and provide summer camp-type supports to up to 1,200 children with complex needs.If possible, school transport will be provided to support the programme where appropriate. The Department of Education is also finalising plans to provide the schools meals programme for schools taking part.
Today, Education Minister Joe McHugh reiterated an appeal to teachers and SNAs to sign up to the programme, stating:
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