Schools face wait for help in dealing with unruly pupils

A NUMBER of schools have admitted help is required in dealing with unruly students, but they may have to wait several months before getting assistance from experts working to address the issue.

Education Minister Mary Hanafin has made senior appointments to the National Behaviour Support Service. Further staff will be appointed in the coming months, and will work in up to 50 schools to help them put in place policies and practices aimed at addressing significant misbehaviour patterns.

A Department of Education spokeswoman said it would be up to the coordinators to decide which schools should avail of the services.