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Scoil Naomh Erc NS in Glenderry, Ballyheigue
Principal Gerard Pierce on the school’s exciting developments regarding the new ASD class at Scoil Naomh Erc, Glenderry, Ballyheigue, a mainstream primary school with special classes for children with autism…
In 2021, we opened an ASD class. An ASD class is a class for children who have autism where their needs will be met with a lower pupil teacher ratio.
ASD classes typically have 6 students with one teacher and 2 Special Needs Assistants. We are currently enrolling for our ASD class for the 2022/2023 school year.
The concept of having ASD classes as part of a mainstream primary school is based on the principle that mainstream classes aren’t always the best setting for a child with Autism.
Autism classes within a mainstream school allow children to integrate into the mainstream school community, participate as far as possible in the curriculum, but with additional supports and resources in the areas they find difficult.
The Little Acorns (ASD class) provides the opportunity for students to follow the curriculum at a pace and level appropriate to them and to participate in mainstream activities and classes where they are able.
In Scoil Naomh Erc, we believe strongly in the model of integration between Ms. O’ Brien’s Class (ASD class) and the rest of the school.
We are presently working with a Design Team led by architect Tadhg Casey to design our new ASD class building.
Tadhg Casey is a Tralee based Architect and former student of Scoil Naomh Erc, Glenderry.
The new building will be a great addition to the whole school community and will include a hard and soft play area, a Central Activities Space, 2 ASD classrooms, 2 small safe places, a multisensory room, a toilet and shower area, cleaner store and office.
For more information, please follow our school facebook page; Scoil Naomh Erc.
If you have any queries about applying for a place in our ASD class (The Little Acorns), please contact the school via email at officescoilerc@gmail.com or ring Mairead in the office on (066) 71 33827.
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