Ciara’s Substack

Thoughts too unwieldy for other channels. Mothering and caring and taychin' the taychers.

By Ciara Reilly

· Launched 3 years ago

The performance of political concern

Our schools, families and advocacy groups provide the stories, the photographs and the credibility that government politicians crave. Is it time we…

Jun 20 • Ciara Reilly

Some milestones just come. Others we fight for.

Tomorrow, Bláthnaid graduates from Montessori.

Jun 11 • Ciara Reilly

I'm Sorry. It's Another Piece About Special Education News That Is Less Than Ideal.

Before I begin, I promise you I would much rather be writing about something else.

Jun 6 • Ciara Reilly

What the new SNA Circular reveals about policy planning and Department responses to political pressure

The debate around the new SNA circular (published yesterday) has largely focused on the changing role of Special Needs Assistants.

Jun 4 • Ciara Reilly

Ten Things Teachers Should Understand About the New Autism Protocol

Over the past week, I have been speaking a lot about the new Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathways Protocol, listening to autistic people and…

Jun 2 • Ciara Reilly

A pain in the face

Lookit, we all have our stuff.

May 10 • Ciara Reilly

You Know the Child. Write About Them.

'Tis the season to hawk a guide, tra la la.

May 4 • Ciara Reilly

A model being built in real time

(with children inside it as it happens)

Apr 30 • Ciara Reilly