Most special classes for 2026 to be approved by year-end under new fast-tracked system

When applying for a special class, a child now must include a letter from the NCSE. File photo

Schools have been told that most new special classes for September 2026 will be sanctioned by the end of this year under “ambitious” new targets.

The Department of Education and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) are aiming to sanction the majority of new classes for the 2026/27 school year by the end of December.