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15 Ukrainian Refugees Enroll In Midlands Schools In The Last Month

Tuesday, 7 June 2022 07:52

It brings the total locally to 280.

15 Ukrainian refugees have enrolled in midlands schools in the last month.

280 Ukrainian pupils are now living locally, according to the latest figures from the Department of Education.

196 are in primary schools and 84 at second-level, with Laois accommodating the most in the midlands.

Just under 6,800 Ukrainian young people have been enrolled in schools across Ireland as of the 3rd June.

Out of that figure, 4,766 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 2,031 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

To assist with the transition of Ukrainian refugees and their families into Irish schools, Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) continue to operate, hosted by the 16 regional education and training boards around Ireland and staffed by regionally based education support personnel.

The primary role of the REALT is to build on existing regional education support structures and the initial focus will be on assisting families in securing school places. 

REALT are also supporting schools in the area to meet the needs of these children as they emerge, advising and supporting the Department of Education in developing new capacity where required, and co-ordinating the provision of education services to schools and families across their defined area.

These teams are designed to ensure clear, accessible information flows are in place between schools, local education support services and national support structures in relation to people arriving from Ukraine. 

Information for parents in Ukrainian and Russian on accessing school places is available here.

The Department will continue to publish figures on the enrolment of Ukrainian children each month.

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