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CRA: Supports Needed In Schools To Implement Reduced Timetable Guidance.

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It says reduced timetables are used to limit the amount of time children with special educational needs are being taught.

Supports will have to be provided to schools to implement guidelines on reduced timetables.

That's according to the Children's Rights Alliance.

The organisation is concerned reduced timetables are being used to control a child's behaviour rather than meet educational needs.

Minister of State Josepha Madigan's indicated guidance will be published imminently.

Julie Ahern from the alliance says efforts must be made to ensure children have access to a full school day

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