Limerick School enrolling for learning disability class
MARTINSTOWN National School has opened a moderate general learning disability class.
The class is aimed at students with learning difficulties who may struggle in a mainstream classroom.
Children with moderate general learning disabilities are those who show significant delays in reaching developmental milestones such as reading, writing, walking and talking and this specialised environment offers them a chance to work off a curriculum that adapts to their own needs.
“The Moderate GLD class will be such a welcome addition to our school community. Our school ethos aims to foster and develop pupils' talents and strengths and to enable each child to reach their full potential and we are very excited to have the opportunity to develop and broaden our school community.
“We hope to raise awareness in and around Limerick city and county that spaces are available within this class,” principal Majella Clarke said.
Apart from special needs schools, this is the first class of its kind in a mainstream school outside of the city and the school is now taking enrollments for the new school year in September.
“Once we were aware of the need for this class, we were eager to put it in place - approximatley 6 months to get it organised for enrollment,” Lisa Kirby added. The class will cater for eight pupils.
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