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NCSE Guidelines for SNA Allocations Process

NCSE Guidelines for Exceptional Review – SNA Mainstream Allocations 2021/22
NCSE Guidelines for Exceptional Review – SNA Mainstream Allocations 2020/21
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Leavers Form

Application for SNA Exceptional Review

Apply for SNA Exceptional Review 2021/22
Application Form for School Seeking SNA Exceptional Review 2020
Frequently Asked Questions 2020

Application for SET Exceptional Review 2021-22

NCSE Guidelines 04/2019 sets out the procedures for schools in seeking a review of their Special Education Teacher allocation and the utilisation of their allocation, on the grounds that very exceptional circumstances have arisen in the school. The criteria for a review are set out in the Guidelines below.   Applications are now made through the NCSE School Support portal.  The application requires uploading an appendices form.  The relevant appendices form can be accessed in the links below.

Click here to view the Guidelines for requesting a Review of Special Education Teaching Supports.
Click here to download the Appendices form for primary schools
Click here to download the Appendices form for post primary schools
Click here to be brought to the NCSE school portal

Applications for Resources

NCSE Guidelines for Special Schools and Special Classes 2021/22

NCSE Guidelines for Special Schools 2021/22
NCSE Guidelines for Mainstream Schools with Special Classes 2021/22
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Application Forms for Mainstream Schools with Special Classes

Form 1 Application Form for access to SNA Support
Form 2 Application Form for School Transport
Form 3 Application Form for Assistive Technology
Form 5 Leavers Form
Form 6 Student Attendance Confirmation Form
Form 7 Notification of enrolment in Special School/Special Class
BCN1 Form to be completed by the school where the primary reason for the SNA application relates to behavioural care needs
Quick Reference Guide to Care Needs
Please note that all forms should be returned to your SENO. To find the SENO for your area please click here.

Application Forms For Students aged 18 years and over

Form 1A – Application Form for access to SNA Support
Form 3A – Application Form for Assistive Technology
Please note that all forms should be returned to your SENO. To find the SENO for your area please click here.

Application Forms For Special Schools

Form 1 Application Form for Special Schools for additional SNA Support
Form 2 Application Form for School Transport
Form 3 Application Form for Assistive Technology
Form 5 Leavers Form
Form 6 Student Attendance Confirmation Form for Special Schools
Form 7 Notification of Enrolment in Special Schools
BCN1 Form to be completed by the school where the primary reason for the SNA application relates to behavioural care needs
Quick Reference Guide to Care Needs
Please note that all forms should be returned to your SENO. To find the SENO for your area please click here.

NCSE Appeals Process

NCSE Appeals Process – SNA Exceptional Review for Mainstream Schools 2021/22

Guidelines for Schools Appealing Exceptional Review Outcome
Application Form for Schools Appealing Exceptional Review Outcome
Frequently Asked Questions

NCSE Appeals Process – SNA allocations for Special Schools and Special Classes

NCSE Appeals Process – SNA allocations for Special Schools and Special Classes
NCSE Appeals Form 1- Individual Student appeal – Access to SNA support in Special School or Special Class
NCSE Appeals Form 2- School’s appeal of overall SNA allocation for Special School or Special Class
Frequently Asked Questions – SNA Appeals Process for Special Schools and Special Classes