Teachers unions agree to reopening of special education classes from February 22

Talks are ongoing about resuming in-person learning for all students. Trinity Primary school teacher Emer Leonard teaches her 2nd class pupils online due to the Covid-19 pandemic in Tuam. Photo: Ray Ryan

Students in special classes in second-level schools will return to in-person learning on February 22, the same day as children in special classes in primary schools, after plans to return received backing from the unions.

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) has agreed to facilitate the re-opening of special classes in second level schools from Monday, February 22.