Transferring data in relation to students with special educational needs
The Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004 was intended to provide for the transmission of certain pertinent information in respect of a student with special educational needs transferring from one school to another (see section 9(8)). However, this section has not yet been commenced4.
Every effort should be made to liaise between schools when a student is transferring from one to another (including from primary to post-primary) so as to ensure that relevant student records, assessments and psychological reports are transferred with the student. This should be done with the full knowledge and approval of the student’s parent/guardian.