An gcuirfidh tú do mhac chuig scoil "speisialta"?
I had to research that one. 🤦 I always think my reading skills as Gaeilge are good, but I struggled 😂
No, probably not. You need a statement for that, and EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) and they're like gold dust - and our council is notorious for just refusing. We did try to get the EHCP and they wouldn't even assess him despite him meeting the criteria to be assessed.
I will try again for the EHCP before he finishes primary, so I have more choice for secondary, but the waiting lists for SEN schools is insane. They never have enough space. Also, it's social skills and understanding he struggles with - I think he needs the mainstream academics for his interest, but I'd love if they had, like, off-shoot groups for social/emotional support for him.