‘Extra staff needed’ for disruptive students

SCHOOLS must be given extra staff to cater for students whose behaviour disrupts the education of other children, according to the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

The union made its submission to the Task Force on Student Behaviour in Second-Level Schools yesterday, and outlined a number of successful behaviour systems in different countries.

TUI assistant general secretary Declan Glynn said the system used in Britain, where 1,000 learning support units are available, should be considered for use here.