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Access Undone: The Collapse of Special Education [Episode 4]
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Episode Access Undone: The Collapse of Special Education [Episode 4]
The AON Debacle and what it tells us
In this episode I cover the controversial Assessment of Need (AON) process which, to me, shows how the power of silence, supported by the illusion of partnership that representative bodies find themselves, brought us to a place where schools were forced to get the NCSE and the State out of a legal pickle.
This episode gives a single point in the scandal, which gives an example of how the State, supported by the corroboration of representative bodies and stakeholders, and with the silence of those in the service, ensures that services to children with additional needs continues to decline
Shownotes and Links:
01:45 The Assessment of Need Debacle
05:03 Schools' Struggles and NCSE's Response
10:21 Union Involvement and Teacher Reactions
12:39 Media Coverage and Public Outcry
21:07 The Aftermath and Lessons Learned
Dara Calleary Speech: https://twitter.com/Donnchadhol/status/1585234176412114945?t=8Fy3OyCIO9BCES035H7ygQ&s=19
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