{"id":32658,"date":"2026-08-12T13:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=32658"},"modified":"2026-09-23T20:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T19:16:26","slug":"aen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/aen\/","title":{"rendered":"AEN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"32658\" class=\"elementor elementor-32658\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac8cfb e-con-full full-bleed-hero e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aac8cfb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe03fc0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe03fc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230d281 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"230d281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-35183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2.png 1672w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-24x14.png 24w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-36x20.png 36w, https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AENHero2-48x27.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"2c1aa59\" class=\"e-2c1aa59-f0af687 e-heading-base\">Additional Educational Needs<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10a220b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10a220b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5551bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d5551bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ========================================================================== -->\n<!-- DAVITT COLLEGE: ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (AEN) PAGE -->\n<!-- ========================================================================== -->\n\n<!-- INTRO HEADER SECTION -->\n<div class=\"extracurricular-intro-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"extracurricular-intro-container\" style=\"text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;\">\n    <span class=\"extracurricular-badge\">Inclusive Learning Environment<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"extracurricular-title\">Additional Educational Needs (AEN)<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"extracurricular-divider\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><\/div>\n    <p class=\"extracurricular-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n      At Davitt College, we are committed to unlocking every student's full potential through dedicated support, tailored learning plans, and an inclusive school community.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .extracurricular-intro-wrapper {\n    max-width: 1600px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .extracurricular-intro-container {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 50px 40px;\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n    max-width: 1140px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .extracurricular-badge {\n    display: inline-block !important;\n    font-size: 12px !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    text-transform: uppercase !important;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;\n    background-color: #e8f5e9 !important; 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padding: 20px 20px 60px 20px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;\">\n  <div class=\"pillars-container\" style=\"display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; max-width: 1140px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; gap: 30px !important; width: 100% !important;\">\n    \n    <!-- Card 1: AEN Coordinator -->\n    <div class=\"pillar-card\" style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px 35px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #254b2e;\">\n        <svg style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px;\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm0 2c-2.67 0-8 1.34-8 4v2h16v-2c0-2.66-5.33-4-8-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 16px 0; letter-spacing: -0.3px;\">AEN Coordinator: Mary Gibbons<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 25px 0; flex-grow: 1;\">\n        Our AEN Coordinator works closely with students, parents, subject teachers, and external agencies to coordinate individualised educational support and ensure comprehensive resource allocation across all year groups.\n      <\/p>\n      <div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding-top: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\n        <span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #254b2e; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Leadership & Guidance<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Card 2: Inclusive Learning Facilities -->\n    <div class=\"pillar-card\" style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px 35px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #254b2e;\">\n        <svg style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px;\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 3H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm-2 10h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4v2z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 16px 0; letter-spacing: -0.3px;\">Inclusive Learning Facilities<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n        Davitt College features a tiered support environment:\n      <\/p>\n      <ul style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; padding: 0;\">\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>2 ASD Classes:<\/strong> Bespoke, sensory-appropriate learning environments.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>AEN Classrooms:<\/strong> Specialised learning spaces for targeted small-group instruction.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding-top: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\n        <span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #254b2e; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Learning Spaces<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .pillars-container {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n      gap: 20px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00d0f06 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00d0f06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8856439 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8856439\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ========================================== -->\n<!-- HOW WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS SECTION -->\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<div class=\"guidance-pillars-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; background-color: #fafaf9; border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 70px 20px 90px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-x: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: left; max-width: 1140px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 34px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 10px 0; letter-spacing: -0.5px;\">How We Support Our Students<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 4px; background-color: #254b2e; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3-COLUMN CARDS CONTAINER -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; box-sizing: border-box;\" class=\"aen-support-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- Card 1: Tailored Learning Plans -->\n      <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.04); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\" class=\"support-clean-card\">\n        <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #254b2e;\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"><\/path><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"><\/polyline><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><polyline points=\"10 9 9 9 8 9\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Tailored Learning Plans<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 25px 0; flex-grow: 1;\">\n          Development of targeted Student Support Plans (SSPs) addressing specific academic, organisational, or behavioural targets.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding-top: 20px;\">\n          <span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #254b2e; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Personalised Approach<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Card 2: Collaborative Team -->\n      <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.04); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\" class=\"support-clean-card\">\n        <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #254b2e;\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"><\/path><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Collaborative Team<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 25px 0; flex-grow: 1;\">\n          Close cooperation between the AENCo, SNAs (Special Needs Assistants), subject teachers, guidance counsellors, and parents.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding-top: 20px;\">\n          <span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #254b2e; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Community Care<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Card 3: Inclusive Education -->\n      <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.04); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);\" class=\"support-clean-card\">\n        <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 25px; color: #254b2e;\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><path d=\"M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4-10z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\">Inclusive Education<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 500; margin: 0 0 25px 0; flex-grow: 1;\">\n          We ensure all students in mainstream classes receive the support they need to thrive.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; padding-top: 20px;\">\n          <span style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #254b2e; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Equal Opportunity<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .support-clean-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-6px);\n    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 32, 21, 0.1);\n    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .aen-support-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    .guidance-pillars-wrapper {\n      padding: 50px 15px !important;\n    }\n\n    .aen-support-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f99a8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16f99a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a45347f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a45347f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ========================================== -->\n<!-- AEN PAGE: SUPPORT STRATEGIES (UK ENGLISH) -->\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<div class=\"guidance-pillars-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 70px 20px 90px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-x: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n\n    <!-- SECTION HEADER -->\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: left; max-width: 1140px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 34px !important; color: #0f2015; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 10px 0; letter-spacing: -0.5px;\">Our Integrated Support Framework<\/h2>\n      <div style=\"width: 60px; height: 4px; background-color: #254b2e; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 3-COLUMN CARDS CONTAINER -->\n    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; box-sizing: border-box;\" class=\"aen-support-grid\">\n      \n      <!-- 1. Learning Support -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">1. Learning Support<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">Learning Support classes provide targeted interventions. Delivered by a qualified Special Education Teacher (SET), this approach addresses specific academic, social, or emotional needs. We monitor progress daily and adjust support levels in consultation with parents.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 2. Co-Teaching -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">2. Co-Teaching<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">Two Teachers collaborate to deliver the curriculum. This inclusive model enables us to monitor, assess, and support all learners effectively, allowing for seamless differentiation according to individual ability.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 3. Identifying Needs -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">3. Identifying Needs<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">We liaise closely with feeder schools to gather comprehensive information on additional needs before a student arrives in September. Transfer meetings take place with the Primary School, AENCo and the parents of incoming students.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 4. Student Assessment -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">4. Student Assessment<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">We carry out standardised tests on all students in First Year and TY and actively monitor pupil progress to ensure that needs identified post-primary are addressed promptly. Should concerns regarding academic or social-emotional development arise, we organise formal meetings to discuss potential external assessments or agency referrals.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 5. Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">5. Special Needs Assistants<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">Our SNAs are vital members of the Support Department. They work closely with support teachers, parents, and students daily to provide the necessary care and assistance required for students to engage fully with school life.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 6. Primary to Post-Primary Transition -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">6. Transition Programmes<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">We prioritise a seamless move from primary school. Through friendship interventions and relationship-building with local primary schools, we help students settle into secondary life, including summer transition meetings for incoming first-year pupils.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 7. Student Support Files (SSF) -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">7. Student Support Files<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">Drawing on relevant reports and information from NEPs, CDNT, CAMHS and other services, we create detailed Student Support Files. These documents, co-created with parents and students, outline strengths, needs and targets, with reviews held periodically to ensure optimal intervention.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 8. Organisational Support -->\n      <div class=\"support-card\">\n        <h3 class=\"support-title\">8. Organisational Support<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"support-text\">We prioritise first-year success by embedding robust routines. 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AEN Coordinator: Mary Gibbons Our AEN Coordinator works closely with students, parents, subject teachers, and external agencies to coordinate individualised educational support and ensure comprehensive resource allocation across all year groups. Leadership &#038; Guidance Inclusive Learning Facilities Davitt College features a tiered support environment: 2 ASD Classes: Bespoke, sensory-appropriate learning environments. AEN Classrooms: Specialised learning spaces for targeted small-group instruction. Learning Spaces How We Support Our Students Tailored Learning Plans Development of targeted Student Support Plans (SSPs) addressing specific academic, organisational, or behavioural targets. Personalised Approach Collaborative Team Close cooperation between the AENCo, SNAs (Special Needs Assistants), subject teachers, guidance counsellors, and parents. Community Care Inclusive Education We ensure all students in mainstream classes receive the support they need to thrive. Equal Opportunity Our Integrated Support Framework 1. Learning Support Learning Support classes provide targeted interventions. Delivered by a qualified Special Education Teacher (SET), this approach addresses specific academic, social, or emotional needs. We monitor progress daily and adjust support levels in consultation with parents. 2. Co-Teaching Two Teachers collaborate to deliver the curriculum. This inclusive model enables us to monitor, assess, and support all learners effectively, allowing for seamless differentiation according to individual ability. 3. Identifying Needs We liaise closely with feeder schools to gather comprehensive information on additional needs before a student arrives in September. Transfer meetings take place with the Primary School, AENCo and the parents of incoming students. 4. Student Assessment We carry out standardised tests on all students in First Year and TY and actively monitor pupil progress to ensure that needs identified post-primary are addressed promptly. Should concerns regarding academic or social-emotional development arise, we organise formal meetings to discuss potential external assessments or agency referrals. 5. Special Needs Assistants Our SNAs are vital members of the Support Department. They work closely with support teachers, parents, and students daily to provide the necessary care and assistance required for students to engage fully with school life. 6. Transition Programmes We prioritise a seamless move from primary school. Through friendship interventions and relationship-building with local primary schools, we help students settle into secondary life, including summer transition meetings for incoming first-year pupils. 7. Student Support Files Drawing on relevant reports and information from NEPs, CDNT, CAMHS and other services, we create detailed Student Support Files. These documents, co-created with parents and students, outline strengths, needs and targets, with reviews held periodically to ensure optimal intervention. 8. Organisational Support We prioritise first-year success by embedding robust routines. Our support includes guidance on organising materials, managing timetables, setting homework schedules, and prioritising academic goals to foster long-term independence. Need More Information? For further details on our support strategies, please contact the school office. The AEN Lead Teacher for your child\u2019s year group would be delighted to discuss our provision with you. National Framework &amp; Guidelines &#x1f4c1; Statutory Framework Davitt College operates in strict alignment with Department of Education standards. These documents provide the national roadmap for effective Special Education Teaching (SET) and inclusive post-primary practice. &#x1f4d8; Guidelines for Post-Primary Schools PDF Document \u2022 Dept. of Education Download \u2192 &#x1f4d8; Indicators of Effective Practice PDF Document \u2022 Dept. of Education Download \u2192 &#x1f517; Full SET Guideline Library Official Gov.ie Portal Visit \u2192<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-32658","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Damien Gallagher","author_link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/author\/dgallagher\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":"Additional Educational Needs Inclusive Learning Environment Additional Educational Needs (AEN) At Davitt College, we are committed to unlocking every student&#8217;s full potential through dedicated support, tailored learning plans, and an inclusive school community. 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