Teachers Conference: Special schools staff treated as ‘second rate’

Teachers in special schools say they are seen as “second rate” because they teach children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Teachers Conference: Special schools staff treated as ‘second rate’
Thu, 09 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Kelly O'Brien

Currently, those who teach in special schools can only complete their probation period on a restricted basis and if they transfer to a mainstream school they must undergo the whole process again.

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