Inspections find quarter of schools missing support plans for special needs pupils

Just over three-quarters (76%) of the schools inspected were found to have student support plans in place for all selected students. File photo

School inspectors have highlighted concerns regarding the quality and appropriateness of learning targets included in a significant number of support files for students with special educational needs.

It follows the publication this week by the Department of Education of a report based on the outcomes of 100 unannounced inspections of primary, post-primary and special schools last September and October.