Parents demand urgent overhaul of special needs education

Parents in Louth are calling out the government for failing children with additional needs, warning that many face the new school year without a place. Their protest highlights systemic gaps: a lack of special needs classes in secondary schools, under-resourced teachers, and absent therapy supports. Campaigners argue the education system remains narrowly designed around an ‘ideal’ student, leaving vulnerable learners behind. 

A rigid model risks not only non-compliance with inclusivity mandates but also reputational damage in an era of heightened public scrutiny. Structural change and proper resourcing are no longer optional – they are essential to future-proofing education for all.

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