ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union

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The ASTI welcomes the publication today of a discussion paper on school enrolment by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn.

 

Commenting on the publication of the discussion paper, ASTI President Jack Keane said:

 

“The ASTI has repeatedly stated that the best schools are those which welcome pupils with diverse needs from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and with a variety of abilities.

 

“We believe that education has an important role to play in fostering a fair and more equal society where the dignity of everyone is respected. It is vital that schools are inclusive and reflect the diverse society which we live in.”

 

Mr Keane also said that inclusive schools must be supported through the provision of adequate specialist resources.

 

“Schools which have embraced equality of access and participation find that they are struggling to mainstream pupils with specific needs such as special educational needs and English language learning needs.The provision of adequate specialist resources would support the practice of inclusive enrolment.”

 

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