The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Student Supports
Jean FitzGerald Principal who heads up the Student Support Team providing support and psychological education workshops.
Lisa Bohan Deputy Principal Co-ordinates learning support timetables with teachers and learners.
Edel Bourke PLC Co-ordinator who supports the team and follows up with staff and learners.
Patricia Lynch Retains learners on programmes each year to maximise the numbers who progress to the next stage on their academic or working life. In essence she is the learner welfare officer, with the learner’s wellbeing and success at the forefront of her aims.
Sindy Fitzpatrick Learner Support teacher
Donncha McKenna Guidance counsellor within the Student Support Team, Donncha advises and supports learners so that they can make informed choices about their future in relation to employment, education and training. Providing one-to-one meetings with learners and liaise with other team members to help and support learners reach their full potential at City of Dublin FET College Ide Finglas Northwest Campus.
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In FET College Íde Finglas we have an experienced Student Support Team in place for students with additional needs. Our Student Support Officers provide individualised customised responses to meet student needs. As a result we have a very high student succession record for the learners who use our Student Support Team.
The nature of Further Education is that students with specific learning needs can often be accommodated in ways that are not always possible at second level. The practical nature of many of our courses means there is less emphasis on written work. In certain cases work may be submitted in alternative formats such as video, sound recording or interview. Written exams are supported with individualised accommodations such as readers, scribes, separate exam centers and the use of laptops.
We also have excellent assistive technology resources available for students. These resources include the Read, Write, Gold Package, C Pens as well as a range of tablets and laptops. More importantly the college runs a Study Skills Center open to all students 5 days per week. Sindy Fitzpatrick is the Study Skills Coordinator and ensures that a teacher is always available to give assistance to students using study skills.
Applicants with Additional Needs
The College welcomes applications from students with additional needs. It is College policy to attempt to provide appropriate support and help for students with a physical disability or specific learning needs within the limits of available resources. Applicants with additional needs should contact the admissions office well in advance to discuss any special requirements. If the college is not in a position to meet an applicant’s additional needs, guidance is given to help find a similar course in a college with the required resources.
Equal Opportunities
FET College Íde Finglas is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination in its policies and procedures.
Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting will operate for students on any course dealing with children or vulnerable adults.
Admissions Policy
Admission to a particular course is subject to an applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements, the findings from the interview, and places being available on the course. Applicants who are not offered a place have the right to appeal the decision to the college Board of Management. A copy of the full admissions policy is available from the college.
Course Co-ordinators
Each Further Education course has a Course Co-ordinator As well as dealing with the overall administration of the day to day running of the programme, the co- ordinator is available to discuss progress on the Course and to advise on personal and academic matters.
Guidance Counselling Service
The College offers students a comprehensive Guidance Counselling Service. This service provides help in the areas of career guidance, personal and educational support. The service encourages students to make informed decisions about career choice and planning and the successful completion of their course.
Learning Support
The college provides a learning support service for learners with specific learning needs such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Student Services
- Course Co-ordinators
- Guidance Counselling Service
- Learning Support Service
- VTOS Coordinator
- SUSI Grant Coordinator
- BTEI Coordinator
- Administration Office
- Sports and Cultural Events Programme
- Student Council
- Erasmus+ Programme Coordinator
- Graduation Ceremony
- Open Learning Centre
- Study Skills Centre
