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Special Education Association unhappy with the word "assault" when describing the distressed behaviour of children with complex needs in schools

25 August 2024

A recent survey by the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) revealed that 58% of primary school teachers in Ireland have experienced physical aggression in the classroom. More than 7,000 days were missed by teachers and SNAs following assaults last year (2023). That was an increase of almost 1,000 incidents on the previous year (2022).

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Published by Midwest Radio 25th August 2024.

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