NCSE Documents

NCSE Implementation Report

This report, handed to the Minister in 2006 set out the NCSE’s views and recommendations on a plan for the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act, 2004.  With the recession , much of the plan has not been implemented.

Report on NCSE Review of SNA Allocation to Schools, April 2009 – March 2010
Following a furore over the removal of SNAs from children with special needs this report was prepared.  It's worth reading carefully.

NCSE Procedures for appeal of SENO decisions in relation to the allocation of teaching hours and Special Needs Assistants.
This is an attempt by the NCSE at being more accountable to its clients.

NCSE Research

International Review of the Literature of Evidence of Best Practice Provision in the Education of  Persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Full Report

Role of Special Schools and Special Classes  - Full Report

Parents of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD):  A Survey of Information needs - Full Report

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments in Irish Schools: Teacher Perspectives - Summary