Nearly 400 Ukrainian pupils inlocal schools

Latest figures from the Department of Education show that there were 391 Ukrainian children enrolled in Meath schools at the end of January. This includes 273 at primary level and 118 at post primary level.

Nationally, as of 31st January, 14,482 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 9,334 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 5,148 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

Current data indicates an enrolment rate of 92 per cent among Ukrainian children aged 5-18.

To assist with the transition of Ukrainian students 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.

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