Graduate Success Story – Ciara Breen When I enrolled in the MA in Special and Additional Learning Needs with ICEP Europe and the University of East London back in 2014, I didn’t fully realise just how much it would shape the direction of my career. I was one of the first students to join the …
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Ciaran Walsh completed 6 CPD courses with ICEP this year and is now starting his MA in Inclusive and Special Education. Ciaran gave us an insight into his journey and decision to study further with us. Why I Chose a Dyslexia CPD Course This year, I completed several CPD courses with ICEP Europe, including a …
For recent graduate, Karen Fahy, enrolling in the MA in Inclusive and Special Education with ICEP Europe and Hibernia College was more than just a career move. It became both a professional milestone and a deeply personal journey that has shaped her teaching practice, her confidence, and her future ambitions. Why I Chose to Study …
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Sue Ellen Attard is a graduate of the MA in Special and Additional Learning Needs. In this article, Sue Ellen shares her experience on the programme. Special and additional learning needs are at the heart of my career. I work as a Learning Support Assistant in the state education sector in Malta, supporting learners with …
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A new dyslexia screening tool called Alpaca is being tested in Irish primary schools, and it could completely change how we identify and support children. Dr. Thérèse McPhillips, lead tutor on the Dyslexia and Literacy module at ICEP Europe has been working closely with Alpaca’s founder, Joe Fernandez, and his team over the past year. Together, …
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How can inclusive education move beyond aspiration and become embedded in everyday classroom practice? In a recent article for the Irish Teachers’ Journal (Grady, 2024), a recent graduate of our MA in Inclusive and Special Education, Sharon Grady, explored this question through the lens of special educational needs (SEN). Sharon draws on international research, practical …
Are you a primary, post-primary, or further education teacher in Ireland considering a move into special education? You’re not alone. As Irish classrooms become more diverse and inclusive, the need for teachers with specialist training in inclusive and special education is growing rapidly. Why Special and Inclusive Education Is in High Demand Inclusive education is …
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Professor April Hargreaves, Programme Director of Psychology at ICEP Europe, has been appointed Director of Research at Neurodiversity Spark in Northern Ireland. This appointment marks a key moment for the region. The new Neurodiversity Spark Research Hub brings a fresh, trauma-informed, and community‑driven approach to neurodiversity research, policy, and innovation. Why This Research Hub Matters …
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It’s with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr Eileen Winter, a valued colleague and much-loved friend. Eileen was a leading academic and educational psychologist with a passionate commitment to inclusion.  Through her research, and leadership Eileen made significant contributions to the development of inclusive education in Ireland and beyond. …
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Imagine suddenly developing confusion, memory problems, or hallucinations—frightening symptoms that might easily be mistaken for the onset of a severe psychiatric condition. In many cases, such individuals are diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia and begin treatment accordingly. However, for some, the true cause lies elsewhere.   Take the case reported by Ford et al in 2019:  …
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