Families of children with special needs resolve actions against school over abuse allegations

It is alleged that the SNA and teacher at the school regularly shouted in the children's faces, grabbed them by the neck and chin, pushed them into sensory rooms by themselves, and forced the children to complete works while very distressed

The parents sought an order requiring the school to place the two staff members on administrative leave pending the outcome of the various probes.

High Court actions brought by the families of five children with special needs over allegations the youngsters were mentally and physically abused at the primary school they attended have been resolved.

The allegations were made by a now former staff member who alleged the children in the school's special autism unit were pulled and dragged "countless times" by two other staff members, namely another teacher and a Special Needs Assistant (SNA).