St Vincent's Hospital, FairviewOutpatient Services

 

St Joseph’s Adolescent School

 

 

 

 

• Special School for Adolescents (aged 13-18 years) who experience severe
  emotional disturbance. The educational needs of students from the Adolescent
  Inpatient Unit and from the Adolescent Day Unit are also catered for.
• Under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.
• Pupil-Teacher ratio: 6-1
• Governed by the Primary Branch of the Department of Education and Skills


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A link in the MDT

St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview

We believe education to be an essential part of rehabilitation in the lives of adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties.

 

 

 

Referral to Education

St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview

•  Care Plan
•  Referral Form
•  Visit to School
•  Educational Interview
•  Consent signed


School Programme

Range of classes/activities (all at Secondary Level) include:
•  English, Maths, Geography, Science, Religion, ICT
•  Languages (Irish, French, German)
•  Art, Woodwork, DCG, Gardening, Home Economics
•  P.E./Games, Music, Media Studies, Social Skills
•  LCA Modules, Study Skills, Career Counselling
•  SPHE, Social and Educational Outings
•  Team Teaching with MDT

 

 

Transition to School

St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview

The continuity of education will be ensured by supported re-integration to adolescent’s mainstream school or appropriate training courses.

•  Meetings in student’s school
•  Close links with Parents and Advocate Teacher
•  Recommendations in regard to Resource Hours /
   Supports / Mental Health
•  Phased-Return to school
•  Support re. alternative options such as Youthreach,
   Fás / Solas, National Learning Network

 

 

Contact Details


St Joseph’s Adolescent School
Richmond Road
Fairview
Dublin 3
Phone: 01 8842476
Roll No. 20153N