An Cuan

In September 2006 a special class for children with autism was opened in our school. With an initial enrolment number of two children, the Unit now caters for 30 children in five classes.

The unit is known as An Cuan the Irish for “the harbour” where we provide the children with a secure and safe educational environment. It was named in memory of our late colleague, Josephine Healy.

2023

The unit now has five special classes:
Early Intervention Class: Muinteoir Eimear
Class One: Múinteoir Liz
Class Two: Múinteoir Eoin
Class Two: Muinteoir Nessa
Class Three: Múinteoir Ailish

The age profile of each special class is subject to yearly review, ie. a child may be moved to a more age-appropriate class should a place become available.

Multi-disciplinary support:

COPE Foundation provides a multi-disciplinary support service to children with a diagnosis of autism attending the school. This support includes psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and access to both psychological and social work services.

Mainstream Integration:

It is hoped that children enrolled in the unit experience meaningful integration with their typically developing peers during their time in Scartleigh. The provision of integration for the children is dependent on resources and accommodation.