Hildegarde Naughton

To represent the views of Autistic people and their families at the forum, and the advocate for better outcomes of Autistic children in an inclusive education system.

to discuss key educational issue for our community. The issues pressed upon include access to support for autistic people and the pending publication of guidelines on Restraint and Seclusion

WE are seeking the publication of educational outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to determine if they are achieving educational outcomes on a par with hearing peers of similar ability in line with stated Department of Education and NCSE policy.

Many foreign students can complete an exam in their native language in the Leaving Certificate, e.g. Russian, Greek, Latvian, Chinese etc. However, even though ISL is a recognised language in Ireland, Deaf students cannot complete an exam in their first language, hindering their…

To discuss how we can support people living with FASD throughout their education with a particular focus on putting an action plan in place in the Department of Education.

To lobby all members of the oireactas on the demands and needs that face students and what must be included in the 2025 budget

To review the guidelines to assist school communities in engaging with pupils who display behaviours of concern.These guidelines have been piloted by INTO and two groups of principal teachers in 15 special schools on behalf of the NCSE and the Department of Education.The INTO…

To raise awareness, to prioritise these educational issues in the upcoming budget/ future general elections. Government Expenditure on Education per student is equivalent to 13% of per capita GDP, which is below the OECD average of 27% -Ireland ranks last out of 36 countries for…

Members of the Oireachtas to attend the INTO National Lobby Day on 12 June 2024 to secure additional funding, strengthen school leadership and reduce class sizes in primary schools in Budget 2025.

Commitment from Government to secure resources for children with special educational and additional needs by providing a funding model to special education schools and mainstream schools with special education settings. To provide full supports to primary teachers in these…

A discussion on issues affecting Autistic children in education after the Minister of States appointment to the role with responsibility for Special Education.

Improved supports and safeguards for the rights of Autistic people in schools

Influence public policy on inclusive education in line with UNCRPD vision

Informing the Minister of the challenges facing families in accessing special classes in mainstream schools, and other educational barriers facing children with Down syndrome; the effect of the SET model for children with General Learning Disabilities (Mild and Moderate); the…

The advertising ban in particular, will effectively prohibit charities from advertising raffles or draws in support of their organisations online except from 9pm to 5:30am which will have considerable adverse financial impact and a reduction in the prize pot of no more than…