Children with learning disabilities fall victim to cuts

CHILDREN with learning difficulties will also lose out as a result of government cutbacks, teachers have warned.

The 119 schools told earlier this week that they are to lose 128 special classes which cater for 534 pupils with mild general learning disabilities must now accommodate their needs with their resource and learning support teachers.

But in average schools, these staff are already catering for dozens of children with a range of learning difficulties.