As special schools begin to reopen for in-person learning today, families of children attending say the focus now must be on restoring their children’s routines. Many families the Irish Examiner spoke to say they are worried about how their children will adapt to attending special schools on alternate schedules due to the 50% capacity limits. David, who just turned 13, attends a special school in Bray. “All I want for him is for him to receive an education that’s appropriate to his ability. Special schools should not close again, and a detailed plan needs to be in place in case of a further lockdown, he said.

Source: Irish Examiner February 11, 2021 06:30 UTC