1. Name two barriers to progressing in education faced by children from less well-off backgrounds in Ireland.
2. How has the Irish government tried to address the issue of access to education for children with special educational needs?
3. Give one piece of evidence from the 2016 census which shows that children from the Traveller community face barriers to their right to education in Ireland.
4. Name and explain two types of bullying that might be a barrier to a student’s education and wellbeing.
5. Mention two barriers to children’s right to education experienced by children around the world.
DISCUSS
In Ireland, education for primary and secondary students is said to be free. Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on whether you agree.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 29 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
