Vol. 487 No. 2
27 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the necessity for putting in place a support team for teachers dealing with difficult students as recommended by the report, Discipline in Schools. [3609/98]
I appreciate the need to provide support for teachers and shools in dealing with difficult students. The report, Discipline in Schools, made many recommendations which must be considered in this context. These are still under consideration as a whole in my Department.
I am currently finalising proposals for the establishment of a management support service for schools which will help school authorities in dealing with vital areas such as school planning and discipline. I intend to put this service in place for the new school year in consultation with the partners in education.
