NCSE Publications Accessibility Statement Access Officer

Access Officer

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Access Officer

Who is the NCSE’s Access Officer?

The NCSE has appointed Ms Jennifer Shanley as its Access Officer. She can arrange extra help for people with disabilities who wish to use the NCSE’s information and services including local services.

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Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs)

NCSE also has a network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) throughout the State. SENOs will assist persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities in accessing information and appropriate educational services in their areas. 

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How to contact the Access Officer

The Disability Act 2005 requires every public body to have a least one Access Officer.

If you need help to use the NCSE’s information and services, you can contact Jennifer Shanley by phone at (01) 5391265 or by sending an email to accessofficer@ncse.ie or you may contact the SENO for your area.

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I am having difficulties accessing NCSE services. What should I do?

If you have a complaint about accessing NCSE services and information please contact Jennifer Shanley NCSE Access Officer. Jennifer will assist you in dealing with the issue. If it is not possible to resolve the matter and you wish to make a written complaint, Jennifer will refer your complaint to the responsible person who will consider it and respond to you.