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Outrage over changes to special education teaching hours

The Department of Education has removed ‘Complex Needs’ from the criteria for the allocation ...

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16.08 29 Apr 2024


Outrage over changes to special education teaching hours


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16.08 29 Apr 2024


The Department of Education has removed ‘Complex Needs’ from the criteria for the allocation of special education hours for schools. This has caused outrage among parents and school staff as students’ allocated hours have been cut.  

Jonathan is joined by Primary school principal and host of the ‘If I Were The Minister for Education’ podcast, Simon Lewis and Director and Co-Chair of NeuroDiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill to discuss.


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