SNAs can co-operate with return to school for children with special needs, says union

Fórsa is to advise SNAs to cooperate with the phased resumption of in-school services to children with SEN if the Department of Education agrees to progress measures it said will “underpin” the safety of students and staff.

Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) will be advised to co-operate with the resumption of services to students with special educational needs (SEN) provided there is progress on a range of further safety measures proposed by their union.

Fórsa is to advise SNAs to co-operate with the phased resumption of in-school services to children with SEN if the Department of Education agrees to progress measures it said would “underpin” the safety of students and staff.