National SNA review could see cuts at vital school

THE National Council for Special Education review of special needs assistant supports (SNA) at a school for students with special learning needs forms part of a national review of SNA allocations.

Under the review, it is estimated up to 1,200 of the country’s 10,500 special needs assistants (SNA) posts could be axed.

Referring to the review of St Anthony’s Special School in Castlebar, a spokesperson for the NCSE said last night that no decision has been finalised but that likely outcomes have been discussed with school management.