Centre for SEN, Inclusion & Diversity

24/08/2026

Due to a change in circumstances, five places have become available on the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education at ATU St Angelas, commencing September 2026.
This Level 9, one-year programme is fully funded by the Department of Education for eligible teachers, with:
✔️ No tuition fees or registration charges
✔️ Full substitution cover during the 8-week block release
The programme is designed for eligible registered teachers working in Special Education Teacher (SET) roles, special classes, special schools and other eligible educational settings.

🎓 Programme commences: September 2026
Interested? Find full eligibility details and apply here:
https://www.atu.ie/courses/postgraduate-diploma-in-arts-special-education
Please feel free to share with colleagues or teachers who may be interested.
📧 Queries: [email protected]
📞 071 930 557

Further Information

11/08/2026

Applications close on 4th of September! Make sure to get your application in for this fully funded SNA Level 6 programme.

15/06/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career?📚



Join our Online & Flexible Learning Virtual Information Session and discover part-time, online and postgraduate programmes in Design, Education and Social Science starting in September 2026✨



📅 Wednesday, 17 June

🕐 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Meet programme teams, learn about funding opportunities, hear student experiences, and find out how flexible study can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Register Now ➡️https://loom.ly/ncTMJhw

05/06/2026

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/publications/the-sna-workforce-development-plan/

29/05/2026

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SCHOOL STAFF - Do you have a visually impaired child enrolled, or starting next year? Have you had staff change or is the student changing support staff?

Féach offers free in-person training for schools to support students who are blind or vision impaired. This whole school awareness training comes with the following tools:

-Virtual Reality training giving an immersive visual experience to core support staff
-Age and stage AT/IT Audit and resources toolkit
-School guides and environmental audit form
-Certificate of completion

The training is suitable for Croke Park hours for the whole school or for a smaller group of key staff. It was devised in collaboration with Angel Eyes NI, teachers, SNA's and vision impaired students and complies with NCSE inclusive education framework. National Principals’ Forum: Public Page PDA Ireland Irish Maths Teachers' Association Irish Primary PE Association ILSA Irish Learning Support Association SEN Teachers Ireland Post-Primary SEN Teachers & SNA's Muinteoir Áine Ismúinteoirmé Miss Múinteoir

10/04/2026

ATU St Angelas is offering a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism Teacher Professional Learning Programme in collaboration with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for teachers of Autistic students. In accordance with programmes being offered by ATU St Angelas, this programme is accredited by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and will lead to an award of a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism.
Click on the link below to access the Application Form.

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19/03/2026

📆Date for your diary!
Join our Virtual Information Session to learn more about the part-time online Certificate in Inclusive Support and Care in Education for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs).
Our academic team will provide an overview of the programme and answer any question you might have.

📆Thursday, 26th March
🕐4:00pm – 4:30pm

The National Training Programme for SNAs will be delivered by ATU, in conjunction with the NCSE and the Department of Education and Youth with applications opening on Monday the 23rd March.
Register now: https://loom.ly/Jy1UMdY

07/01/2026

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 – 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟏 & 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 📢

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is reviewing and updating elements of the Senior Cycle Learning Programmes for students with additional educational needs.

Parents are invited to share feedback on the Level 1 and Level 2 subject modules below.

✅ You can take part in more than one survey — if you’ve views on a few subjects, please complete each relevant link.

🗓 Closing date for all surveys: 14 January 2026

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟏 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬
🎵 Music (L1)
https://forms.office.com/e/w85kbuzDpk

🌟 Area of Special Interest (L1)
https://forms.office.com/e/kRcXNADSbd

🍳 Cookery (L1)
https://forms.office.com/e/tPmdxycVAC

🤝 Being Part of the Community (L1)
https://forms.office.com/e/ty2M8AnKPH

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬
🎵 Music (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/5sxHNUBUVR

🌟 Area of Special Interest (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/m5BcKXX90Z

🏛️ The Past in My Place (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/hccdQ1mcKt

🛠️ Design and Do (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/AUV7Uq0pAk

💻 IT Skills (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/4UmyvH21Fw

🧭 Preparation for Life after School (L2)
https://forms.office.com/e/83v8dBnHc5

Thanks a million for taking the time — your feedback will help shape these modules before they’re approved and published.