Schools short of resources for special needs students, say unions

SCHOOLS are powerless to implement plans for special needs students because they don’t have the necessary staff, teachers unions warned last night.

They were speaking after the launch of guidelines on the development of individual education plans for up to 40,000 primary and second level students with special educational needs.

They were prepared by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), whose jot is to ensure all those with special needs get the appropriate assistance at school.