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    Special Needs Students In Main Stream Education Lose Out As Some Schools Re-Open This Month

    Thousands of children with additional needs are being left behind in the phased return of special education, according to disability advocacy groups.

    It follows yesterday's announcement that special schools and classes will resume later this month at 50 percent capacity.
    Advocacy groups say it's welcome news for some families but it doesn't involve many children in mainstream primary school classes or secondary students.

     

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