An all-Ireland training centre in Co Armagh for people working with those who have autism has been described as ‘outstanding’ in its latest inspection report.
The inspection of Middletown Centre for Autism was completed jointly by the Education and Training Inspectorate from the north and the Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate in the south.
The inspection examined the work undertaken by the centre to provide educational support to children, professionals and parents of children with autism.
Education Minister, John O’Dowd said: “I welcome this very positive joint inspection report that recognises the excellent work being carried out by the Middletown Centre for Autism in supporting the educational needs of children with autism through direct support, training and research.
“In particular, I would like to acknowledge the ongoing work and commitment of the staff at Middletown who have continued to deliver a high quality service that rightly receives recognition within the report.
“I am confident that the expansion of services agreed by the North South Ministerial Council in June will allow the centre to build upon the work highlighted by this inspection in the years ahead.”
Education and Skills Minister Ruairí Quinn said: “I would like to congratulate all those involved in the centre for the high quality work being undertaken, which is acknowledged by this report. A particular strength lies in the centre’s potential to continue to develop its services so as to enhance the quality of learning and the quality of living for young people with autism.
“One of the report’s key findings highlights the need for the Middletown Centre to develop more strategically the specialist provision and services that it offers so that they are available to schools and professionals in the Republic of Ireland. I look forward to seeing how this aspect of the centre’s work can be developed in the coming years so that all concerned, both north and south, can derive maximum benefit from the centre and work in tandem to provide quality provision for young people with autism.”
An all-Ireland training centre in Co Armagh for people working with those who have autism has been described as ‘outstanding’ in its latest inspection report.
The inspection of Middletown Centre for Autism was completed jointly by the Education and Training Inspectorate from the north and the Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate in the south.
The inspection examined the work undertaken by the centre to provide educational support to children, professionals and parents of children with autism.
Education Minister, John O’Dowd said: “I welcome this very positive joint inspection report that recognises the excellent work being carried out by the Middletown Centre for Autism in supporting the educational needs of children with autism through direct support, training and research.
“In particular, I would like to acknowledge the ongoing work and commitment of the staff at Middletown who have continued to deliver a high quality service that rightly receives recognition within the report.
“I am confident that the expansion of services agreed by the North South Ministerial Council in June will allow the centre to build upon the work highlighted by this inspection in the years ahead.”
Education and Skills Minister Ruairí Quinn said: “I would like to congratulate all those involved in the centre for the high quality work being undertaken, which is acknowledged by this report. A particular strength lies in the centre’s potential to continue to develop its services so as to enhance the quality of learning and the quality of living for young people with autism.
“One of the report’s key findings highlights the need for the Middletown Centre to develop more strategically the specialist provision and services that it offers so that they are available to schools and professionals in the Republic of Ireland. I look forward to seeing how this aspect of the centre’s work can be developed in the coming years so that all concerned, both north and south, can derive maximum benefit from the centre and work in tandem to provide quality provision for young people with autism.”
