Written answers
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Department of Education and Skills
National Educational Psychological Service
Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the work conducted by the National Education Psychological Service (NEPS) in schools in Dublin 1 since November 2023; the number of therapy sessions provided by NEPS by each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6345/24]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) of my Department provides a school-based psychological service to all recognised primary and post-primary schools nationally through the application of psychological theory and practice to support the wellbeing, and the academic, social and emotional development of all learners.
The NEPS service provides access for all schools to:
- Psychological support in the event of a Critical Incident
- A Casework Service for individual children where there is a need for intensive consultation and assessment
- A school staff Support and Development Service, to build school capability to provide a comprehensive continuum of support in schools and
- Ongoing access to advice and support for schools.
Dublin 1 is part of the NEPS Dublin region. All primary and post primary schools in the Dublin region have access to the NEPS service outlined above.
In addition to the NEPS service, as part of the North East Inner City (NEIC) City-Connects project, 10 primary schools have access to an enhanced NEPS service as part of the NEIC Multi-Disciplinary Team (NEIC MDT), which is an interagency team with NEPS and the HSE working directly in these schools. These schools have additional time with their NEPS psychologist.
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