Scoil Sinead is a new patron body providing multi-denominational, co-educational, English medium schools. Scoil Sinead was founded by members of the board of Hope Autism Care Centre as it was noted that there was significant need for schools to provide more integration and specialised services both to children with disabilities and those in the general mainstream environment.

We established a board of 5 in May 2016 which was extended to 11 members in March 2017. In May 2016, we applied for patronage of a secondary school in Lucan and and were awarded trustee patronage with Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board. In December 2016, we applied again for patronage of a primary school in Pelletstown Dublin 7 and were delighted to be awarded full patronage in May 2017. Both schools are schedule to open in September 2017.

Our focus is providing an academic and practical learning environment using real life experiences not just from their immediate environment but also taking into account their wider world and place in it. We want our student to also be aware of all the options available to them for their future careers especially knowing and identify the small entrepreneur in their community.

Our school is defined by its values. We believe that educating students to be independent and forward thinkers in their chosen path which should include their vision, courage, and integrity. Not only will we inspire our students to pursue their academic goals to the highest degree, but we will also expect them to become well rounded individuals taking care of their mental health and having a positive influence not only in their local school, family or community. We teach our students to be problem solvers to help them to become self-reliant and to be in charge of their own destiny. Most of all it is important for our students to enjoy this learning experience.

Scoil Sinead will provide every school with a positive support system which is a reward base system to increase the positive behaviour of each child and group of children. This system will apply to academic performance but will be individualised to each child to ensure each child’s target are attainable for their level of ability. It also applies to the code of behaviour where school routines and requirements are rewarded for example preparing for school, completing homework, developing independent skills and respecting their school community.