Sligo
The purpose of the School Completion Programme is to increase the numbers of at risk children and young people staying in school up to the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
The purpose of the School Completion Programme is to increase the numbers of at risk children and young people staying in school up to the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
The aim is to improve school attendance, participation and retention by supporting the development of social and emotional literacy; Strengthening transitions to post primary school making school more engaging for those at risk of disengaging; Providing academic or social -emotional coaching and mentoring when needed. The team works with a target group who are referred by school management and local agencies as outlined above.
- Sligo town and environs
- Sligo - south, east and west
At schools specified by TUSLA
- Service provided at various locations throughout the area covered
At schools specified by TUSLA
- Free
- Parents / guardians can refer
- Through schools
- Through Tusla Child and Family Social Workers
- Through other Tusla services (e.g. Education Welfare Service)
- Through other statutory services
- Through other community / voluntary service
- Under-18s need parental permission
- Primary school age (4-12 years approx.)
- Post-primary school age (13-18 years approx.)