NCSE launch new Open Data Portal

Posted on May 6, 2025

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has officially launched its new Open Data Portal, a centralised platform designed to enhance access to data related to special education in Ireland. This innovative resource marks a significant step forward in promoting transparency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to support students with additional needs.

Accessible at https://opendata.ncse.ie, the portal enables the NCSE to structure and share its data more widely, ensuring greater accessibility and reuse across the education sector. By making key datasets publicly available, the platform aims to improve educational outcomes and foster a deeper understanding of the needs and supports required by students with disabilities.

Key Features and Enhancements

The Open Data Portal includes all the essential tools for seamless data sharing, along with two major enhancements:

– Data Transform: A powerful extension that allows users to convert resources into a specified schema, ensuring consistency and interoperability.
– Visualisations & Dashboards: This feature empowers administrators to create interactive visualisations and dashboards using existing datasets, making complex data more accessible and engaging.

Benefits of the Platform

The fully managed Open Data Portal offers a wide range of benefits, including:

– Consistent data descriptions across resources
– Increased visibility of data sources
– Simplified data sharing within and across organisations
– Promotion of wider data utilisation
– Interactive visualisations to engage users
– Support for regulatory compliance
– Enhanced data governance
– Streamlined data processes

The NCSE’s commitment to open data reflects its broader mission to support inclusive education and ensure that every student receives the resources and support they need to thrive.

For more information and to explore the portal, visit: https://opendata.ncse.ie