18/02/2026
Dear Parents, Guardians and Members of the Knockmahon National School Community,
We would like to make you aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has reopened its online application portal. This allows parents/guardians of neurodiverse children to upload relevant professional reports and apply for a Letter of Eligibility for enrolment in a special class.
Although Knockmahon NS has not yet received sanction to open a special class, it is important to note that a Letter of Eligibility, issued through the NCSE process by your local SENO, is required for any child seeking a place in a special class setting.
If you feel your child may need this type of provision, either at present or in the future, we strongly advise engaging with the NCSE process as soon as possible and ensuring all required steps are completed.
Further information can be accessed at the following link:
https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02.13_Post-01-Oct-website-notice-Update-13.2.26.pdf
Should you require any guidance or support in navigating this process, please do not hesitate to contact the school:
📧 [email protected]
📞 051-292500
Should this information not relate to you but someone you know, please feel free to send on the information to them.
We remain fully committed to supporting all pupils and their families within our school community.
Kind regards,
Bernadette Murphy
Prinicpal
Knockmahon National School
