Special schools to reopen on February 11 after unions and Department agree deal

Special classes in mainstream schools will return on February 22. 

Special schools are expected to open on February 11, and special classes in mainstream schools will return on February 22 after an agreement was reached between unions and the Department of Education.

Schools are to be issued with detailed plans around the phased reopening tomorrow, which have both been scrutinised by the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) and Fórsa.