Summer programme for pupils with complex needs is to be expanded

Up to now, the Department of Education has only sanctioned one-on-one tuition or tuition for siblings in the same home. Stock picture

Tutors taking part in this year’s summer school programme for children with complex needs will be able to take on more students in smaller groups for the first time ever.

Since it was established, the Department of Education has only ever sanctioned one-on-one tuition or tuition for siblings sharing the same home as part of its home-based programme.