Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Child Guidance Service.Tuesday, 11 July 1972 |
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Mr. Desmond:
asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that there is no child guidance service directly attached to the primary school system; and if he will introduce such a service.
Mr. Faulkner:
Pupil guidance in the sense in which it arises in post-primary schools does not arise in primary schools. The problem in these latter schools is mainly one of ascertaining pupils who are in need of remedial teaching.
A system of remedial teaching has been developed in primary schools; and in larger schools, and subject to certain conditions, a teacher additional to the normal staff warranted may be appointed for remedial work. In smaller schools it is sometimes found possible, through a degree of reorganisation, to provide remedial teaching for pupils requiring such special attention.
Dr. O'Connell:
What advisory service is available to pupils in primary schools as such?
Mr. Faulkner:
I have pointed out that the problem of pupil guidance, as we understand it in post-primary schools, is not available, but the basic consideration in relation to primary schools is in connection with remedial teaching.
Dr. O'Connell:
Is the Minister aware of the number of children who quit school immediately after primary school and who are very much in need of guidance?
Mr. Faulkner:
The Deputy is aware that a very high percentage of our young people go on to post-primary education now.
Dr. O'Connell:
They are not guided as to what form their post-primary education should take. It is just a matter of chance for them.
Mr. Faulkner:
I do not think so.
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