For people that are developing their new admissions policy or for those applying for places using the new admissions policy, this is a short guide to the changes. https://schoolpolicy.ie/the-new-2025-admissions-policy-rules-what-schools-need-to-know/ (Link in bio)

http://simonmlewis.substack.com/ – AON F-Up Eile (October 2025 update)

Students in Special Schools don’t follow a structured learning plan….and other myths Join me and Debbie for a live podcast/webinar from 3pm October 22nd. https://riverside.fm/studio/anseo-interview

AON F-up Eile – the story continues in 2025 The Assessment of Need Debacles Continues as another Court Case shifts the Goalposts https://simonmlewis.substack.com/p/aon-f-up-eile-the-story-continues

Debbie O’Neill aka the Mild Principal is the principal of Scoil / Coláiste Eoin, a school that specialises in providing programmes and structures designed to cater for the individual needs of students with mild general learning disabilities. Debbie posts on Instagram about special schools and campaigns regularly for the rights

While I’m happy that the base capitation grant was increased by €50 per annum, the truth is that it still falls well below what every stakeholder calculates that a school needs to function never mind demanded. It is also still over €100 less per pupil than second level. If parents

Bí Reidh i gcomhair Bí Cineálta –> Policy and Appendices now online including colourful child-friendly version! http://schoolpolicy.ie/ – School Policies for Busy Principals

Join Debbie O’Neill and me as we talk about Special Education in a live webinar/podcast. https://riverside.fm/studio/anseo-interview