At Scoil Mhuire Brierhill, we are committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential. Our Special Education Teaching team works closely with class teachers to ensure that pupils with additional learning needs are fully included in school life.
Support is provided in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of each child. This may include small-group teaching, one-to-one support, or in-class assistance. The aim is always to build on pupils’ strengths, support their learning, and promote independence.
In line with Department of Education guidelines, extra support is provided to children based on their level of need, not on whether or not they have a diagnosis. This means that children with the greatest difficulties will receive the highest level of support.
Our teachers follow the Continuum of Support model recommended by the Department of Education, which recognises that children may need different levels of help at different times in their school journey:
- Classroom Support: support for all children within their own class.
- School Support: additional small-group or individual help for some children.
- School Support Plus: more intensive, individualised support for a few children with more complex needs.
Parents are valued partners in this process, and regular communication between home and school is central to planning for each child’s progress.