A value for money and policy review initiative, Special Needs Assistant scheme (2008 - 2009)

Funded by: The Department of Education and Science, Ireland

Special Needs Assistants form an important part of the workforce in Irish schools. This project investigated their roles, the ways in which they were utilised and their impact on enabling children with special educational needs to be included in mainstream school provision.

Research team:

• Professor Richard Rose
• Aine O'Neill, Church of Ireland College of Education, Rathmines, Dublin