School Information
School Information
Cara Community Special School, Enfield, Co. Meath is a Community Special School under the patronage of Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) that provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, who have a diagnosis of Autism and complex learning needs, with a professional recommendation for a Special School/who require the support of a Special School setting.
The student must have reached 4 years on or before 31st August of the school academic year for which they seek enrolment. To facilitate this age band, the range of classes extend from primary to post primary and are based on relevant and appropriate peer groupings and the individual needs of each child. As per DE regulations, students will leave school at the end of the school year in which they reach the age of 18 years old.
The school operates within the regulations as outlined by the Rules for National Schools and relevant circulars and directives issued by the Primary/Special Education sections of the Department of Education. The school is funded by grants from the Department of Education. Staffing allocations are in line with those set out by the Department of Education. Under the direction of the Patron, the school will be managed on an interim basis by a Single Manager pending the appointment of a Board of Management. The Board of Management is made up of representatives of the Patron, parents, school staff and the community.
Cara Community Special School, Enfield, Co. Meath delivers the curriculum as prescribed by the Department of Education and adapted to meet the educational needs of each student. A variety of methodologies and strategies are adopted to maximise the students’ learning potential. Supported by the child’s multidisciplinary team, the teachers and staff provide a caring and challenging learning environment which fosters personal, social and academic development. All students have an Individual Educational Plan designed specifically for them.
Our school is a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and ownership. The school is characterised by respectful and positive relationships which support the dignity of every individual. We are committed to ensuring a safe environment where our students can maximise their potential.
Our school has the following accommodation to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment and provide many opportunities for a range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities:
- Spacious Teaching and Learning Spaces (4 Classrooms)
- Daily Living Skills area
- Central Activities Space
- Multi-sensory rooms
- Quiet spaces in each Classroom
- Occupational Therapy room (OT)
- Meeting room
- Soft Play area
- Hard Play area
- Staffroom
- Administration Office
- Sensory Garden
Forging meaningful relationships with the students, their parent(s)/guardian(s) and all involved in their care and education, is essential to ensuring a quality educational experience for our learners.
We look forward to working with you all as Cara Community Special School grows and develops over the coming years.
