Its such an important question Simon but I think it goes beyond teacher training. Much of the important work done in Special Ed happens because of connection & relationships. Relationships with the child but also with the parents, caregivers, nannies & Grandads, siblings. All of …

The NCSE Relate framework should be the cornerstone of initial teacher education, for all kids in all settings, this would be a good start for the future.

Why was Special Education not fully incorporated into initial training when the course changed from 3 years to 4 years? Was that not an ideal opportunity to ensure every teacher was equipped to work with all children? Why is there no graded placement in special schools/ Autism c…

I know some colleges are now embedding SET experience into placement which I think is a brilliant start. I fully agree that training for SET should be part of ITE. Unfortunately, some fellow teachers can view SET as ‘a handy role’ or ‘a wind down’. It is extremely disheartening. …

The BA in education in St Nicholas Montessori college allowed teaching Council registration through route 4 and it was an amazing degree course with special education at the core if every learning module. Shocking they removed the teaching council recognition over the last few ye…

Many teachers in ireland will take on additional courses during summer week of inservice and throughout their careers which equip them for SET. The nature of a B. Ed. Degree also provides teachers with skills to think and act creatively. The degree is a very intensive 4 years whe…