Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Coláiste Eoin
At Coláiste Eoin Special Educational Needs (SEN) team is at the heart of our Pastoral Care System. Our Special Needs Team has a caring and supportive role in the school where students and parents can get advice and supports about a range of issues. The Special Educational Needs Team is on hand to meet with students and parents in a confidential environment where they can be cared for and supported throughout their time in the school.
Here at Coláiste Eoin we endeavor to pursue academic excellence while acknowledging the diversity of our student body, and to nurture the values of inclusion and care within the school and our wider community.
The SEN team give care and support to pupils learning to cope with the many aspects of growing up and school life and with their individual circumstances. The SEN team works with HSCL, Year Heads, Class Teachers, Learning Support Teachers, Subject Teachers, Deputy Principal and Principal. They also have regular contact with parents, psychologists, social services, counsellors and the Department of Education
The team consists of:
The Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is responsible for coordinating the Special Needs Team in the school and for ensuring the provision of special needs support for all pupils identified as having special needs.
Learning Support Resource Teachers: To develop plans for their resource students in colaboration with subject teachers. To have appropriate qualifications in teaching students with special needs where possible and that these teachers are key members of the SEN Department. Communicate with staff and teachers to minimise disruption when withdrawing students.
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS (SNA’s): Special Needs Assistants are specifically to assist pupils with challenges in an educational context. SNA’s may be involved in supporting the student both in an academic context within the classroom and in the wider sphere of their personal and social education outside of the classroom.
Subject Teachers: Facilitate inclusion of students with Special Educational Needs in the classroom. To incorporate differentiated methods of teaching and learning.
The Special Educational Needs Department in Coláiste Eoin provides support for all students by:
- Ensuring a systematic approach to the education of students with Special Educational Needs.
- Ensure the inclusion and full participation of all students in all aspects of school life
- To promote best practice in teaching methods with regard to the diverse needs of students.
- To promote with students and parents an appreciation of the benefits of education.
- To actively promote the self-esteem of our students.
Audrey Uzell (SENCO)
Useful links:
https://ncse.ie/
https://asiam.ie/