The programme is a key component of the Department’s strategy to discriminate positively in favour of children and young people who are at risk or who are experiencing educational disadvantage. SCP is integrated into the new School Support Programme as outlined in the strategy Delivering Equality of Opportunity in schools (DEIS). Ms Avril Dempsey is the local SCP Co-Ordinator.
The programme offers in School and after School activities. These include one to one meetings with School Completion personnel and summer camps. SCP works in partnership with the National Education and Welfare Board, the Home School Liaison Service and the Pastoral Care team in the school.
