Schools will not play role in accessing needs of children with disabilities until pilot evaluated

Currently, 66 schools have received a request to complete a school report form for assessment of educational need. These schools are to work with teams involved in a pilot process before the summer, composed of inspectors, psychologists and NCSE personnel.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has warned it cannot “unilaterally decide” to pause its statutory obligations to children with disabilities.

No further assessment of need (AON) forms will be sent to schools until an “extended pilot” is evaluated.