Sept 3, 2021, 4NI.co.uk: £21m [$29M U.S.] Investment Announced For NI's Special Schools https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/277861/21m-investment-announced-for-ni-s-special-schools
The Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced an investment of £21m [$29M U.S.] in the provision of education in special schools.
A total of 17 special schools will benefit from the funding providing 61 additional classes, the recruitment of approximately 60 additional teachers and 145 additional classroom assistants.
The Minister was visiting the Harberton North campus in Fortwilliam one of the schools that will benefit from the investment.
Speaking at the school which has recently opened to pupils after a major refurbishment the Minister said: "I very much appreciate the opportunity to visit Harberton North today which is one of 17 special schools that will benefit from this £21m investment for this school year….
"Securing appropriate high quality services for children with Special Educational Needs is a key priority for both my Department and the Education Authority."
