Information on primary schools, supports available and useful resources.
Special schools
Special school for students aged 5-18 with a mild general learning disability.
Marino Community Special School, Bray
Special school for students aged 3-18 with physical and multiple disabilities.
St. Catherine’s Special School
Special primary and post-primary school for students with moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities, and other services.
Useful Information
National Council for Special Education
Lists special classes in mainstream schools; contact details for Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) to work with parents to ensure your child gets the supports they’re entitled to. Useful information booklets.
Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) for County Wicklow: https://ncse.ie/regional-services-contact-list#SouthEastTeam2
Mary Jowett (Team Manager): Tel: 01 603 3490, email: mary.jowett@ncse.ie
Department of Education and Skills
Information on the education system and provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Department of Children & Youth Affairs
Information on services and supports for children and young people.
National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
NEPS psychologists work with children in primary and post-primary schools on learning, behaviour, social and emotional development.
Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People
National programme changing the way services are provided across the country to make them more equitable and consistent.
Primary Education News
Sensory Spaces in Schools Webinar
December 11, 2023Sensory spaces are increasingly being used in educational settings right across the nation. What these spaces look like and how they are used to support students’ participation and learning varies…... Read More
Free webinar on supports for SEN children starting school
February 12, 2021Free webinar from the National Council for Special Education on educational supports at school for parents of pre-school children with Special Educational Needs starting school this September. 11am on 25th…... Read More