Special Needs Assisting 5N1786: Other Resources

Academic Writing and Referencing

Academic Integrity Guide

• This guide is for any learner who wants to better understand academic misconduct and the risks involved in different forms of misconduct

Academic writing handbook for learners in the FET sector

• While aimed more at learners on Level 5 and Level 6 courses, this handbook provides an introduction to academic writing

ETBI FET Digital Library Referencing Guide   

• What is referencing, why it is important and how you do it 

Referencing handbook for the FET sector

• This handbook aims to assist FET learners in improving their understanding of referencing and their referencing skills

Websites

Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework

• Information for adults to help them plan for and provide enjoyable and challenging learning experiences

As I Am

• Ireland's autism charity

Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools

• A resource for schools and others to support the wellbeing, learning and participation in education of children and young people with autism

Barnardos

• Helping vulnerable children in Ireland

Citizen's Information: Special Educational Needs

• Information page on special education in Ireland

Developing a Culture of Learning Through Reflective Practice

• Advice from the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority on using reflection to help drive improvement 

Differing Abilities A-Z

• Looks at a range of conditions and their characteristics in the context of educational and career progression

Dyslexia Ireland

• Registered charity which works with and for people affected by dyslexia and/or dyscalculia, by providing information, offering appropriate support services, engaging in advocacy and raising awareness of dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Early Childhood Ireland

• Working to ensure quality experiences for children in Early Years and School Age Care settings.

Inclusive Education

• Inclusion Ireland's campaign for better special needs provision

National Council for Special Education

• Working to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities with particular emphasis on children

National Parents Council: Special Education

• The NPC empowers and supports parents to become effective partners in their children's education

Reach: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland

• Independent journal that disseminates reliable, high quality, peer-reviewed information, research and good practice in special education

Report on National Survey of Special Needs Assistants, May 2024

• Details the results of the DE’s first national survey of SNAs and presents analysis of key characteristics and trends of the SNA workforce

Special Education Section (gov.ie)

• The special education section of the Department of Education is responsible for the development of educational policy for children with special educational needs and the development of comprehensive, efficient and effective education services for these children.

Special Needs Assistants Group

• A group that aims to provide ongoing professional development and training for Special Needs Assistants

Special Needs in Your Classroom

• A teachers' site with lots of special needs resources

Tusla

• The Child and Family Agency, the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children

Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations

• Guidelines developed to address uncertainty for staff on how to respond when facing crisis situations where there are concerns regarding physical safety