Temple Carrig Secures New Autism Class

Temple of Boom!

atest press release from Jennifer Whitmore TD, issued on Wednesday, January 20th 2021…

Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Spokesperson for Children Jennifer Whitmore has welcomed the news that Temple Carrig Secondary School in Greystones has secured a new Autism class due to run this September 2021.

“I’m delighted to hear the school was successful in receiving a sanction from the National Council for Special Education for this new class and that they are hoping to commence the new enrolment process shortly. Parents and families in the area know just how much demand there is for school places in the Greystones and surrounding areas but this is particularly the case for children with Autism and additional needs. I am also happy to hear that the school is also seeking a second class for the year beginning September 2022.

“The current situation where children continue to linger on waiting lists for schools in the area is reflective of the level of need for additional places and is something I am working hard to address with the Department of Education. I have also sent numerous representations to the Department outlining the lack of ASD units in the area and the need to address this growing need. I’m delighted that the Department has responded in this instance but many more units need to open up across the area.

“This week of all weeks has proven how important access to education is for children with ASD and additional educational needs as they continue to face lockdown without access to special education” concludes Whitmore.