THIS week marked a new chapter for students with Special Education Needs (SEN) and their families with the opening of Limerick Community Special School in Mungret.
The new school, established under the patronage of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, opened its doors to an initial 30 students, among them children with a moderate general learning disability, as well as children with autism and complex needs from four to 18 years of age.
The Department of Education announced the new school last December, following consultation with the National Council for Special Education (NSCE) around the creation of four new special schools throughout Ireland.
Limerick Community Special School now provides an opportunity for children to be supported and benefit from different types of interventions and therapies to help them with their growth and development.
“We’re delighted that the old is meeting the new here at Mungret College between the lovely 100-year-old building and these beautiful modern modulars, it’s a great space for children,” said school principal Deirdre Bourke.
“We have a beautiful sensory room, a lovely hall and kitchenette for home economics, we have a music teacher on-site, and six very experienced special class teachers with huge varied experience. We also have a large SNA team and an assistant psychologist one day a week, which means we can give hands-on support to parents and families to meet their goals for their children to flourish into the future.”
For more information on the new Limerick Community Special School, visit limerickcss.ie.
