5N1786: Since 1990 a major change in policy has occurred in Ireland bringing forth the inclusion of children with special needs within the mainstream school community.

  • Since 1990 a major change in policy has occurred in Ireland bringing forth the inclusion of children with special needs within the mainstream school community. List and discuss 2 of these acts in detail.
  • Evaluate the importance of these acts in the area of special educational needs
  • Focusing on the above, evaluate the benefits and challenges which both inclusion and integration present focusing on the school system. Give a definition for Inclusion and Integration and give at least 2 clear benefits and 2 challenges here
  • Within the primary school system, detail and discuss 5 disabilities that would necessitate an assessment taking place within the school system. Each Disability is awarded 1 mark when discussed.