Parents Reminded Wicklow SENOs Can Issue Letters Of Eligibility

There are four allocated to County Wicklow with contact information on the NCSE website.

As uncertainty around SNA allocation for the new academic year rumbles on, parents of children who need special classes or a special school placement in Wicklow are being reminded that letters of eligibility are still available.

The 'Parents Notify' portal closed on October 1st last year amid concern that parents and children with additional needs would be left in limbo.

It prompted criticism of the National Council for Special Education - many families never knew the portal existed, nor were they aware of a  deadline to apply.

Social Democrats Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore posted a reminder on her Facebook page to contact local Special Educational Needs Organisers.

There are four allocated to County Wicklow as follows:

• Wicklow North - Ciara Daly
• Mid Wicklow - Michelle Donohoe
• Wicklow West - Heather Purcell
• Wicklow South - Una Crowe

Full contact information can be found on the NCSE website.