Autism Class Enrolment

Autism Class Enrolment

Our Autism class provides a specialist, supportive learning environment for pupils who meet the Department of Education and National Council for Special Education (NCSE) criteria for an autism special class placement.

Step 1: Contact the NCSE

There is a national procedure for applying for a place in a special class. Parents/guardians must notify the NCSE that their child needs a special class placement.

You can do this by emailing: parentsnotify@ncse.ie.

You will be asked to provide:

• A signed consent form
• Professional reports (including diagnosis and recommendations)

Step 2: What happens next?

After you email the NCSE:

• You will receive an acknowledgement from the NCSE Service Delivery Support Team.
• Your documents will be checked and sent to your local NCSE Regional Team.
• The team will check if your child meets the eligibility criteria for a special class place.
• Your local SENO will contact you to discuss your child’s needs and placement options.
• You will receive written feedback that you can share with schools as part of your application.

Eligibility and school admission

The Autism Class in Dunboyne Junior Primary School provides education for pupils who meet the criteria for an autism special class, as set out by the Department of Education and the NCSE. Professional reports confirming a diagnosis of autism and recommending special class placement, along with NCSE confirmation of eligibility, are required as part of the application.

All applications are processed in line with the school’s Admission Policy, including the section relating to the Autism Class and any oversubscription criteria.

For full details, please read our Admission Policy.