Nearly 70 schools put under supervision over poor standards

Almost 70 schools have been put under Department of Education supervision because of poor standards over the last five years.

From Feb 2008 to the end of last year, 41 primary and 27 second-level schools were referred to the department’s school improvement group, which monitors schools with significant weaknesses.

Among the work done with them is professional support for teachers, changes in management, further inspection visits, and financial penalties.