FG warns over fallout from cut in language support teachers [IrishTimes.com]
- Published: 30 December 2009
A GOVERNMENT decision to reduce the number of language support teachers in schools could see Irish and immigrant students competing against one another for attention, Fine Gael has said.
Reductions of up to 30 per cent in such supports could have a direct impact on the education of all pupils, with many students not receiving the assistance needed to help them speak, read and write in English, Fine Gael immigration spokesman Denis Naughten said.Figures released to Mr Naughten by the Department of Education show there has been a reduction of 35 per cent in the number of English language support teachers at second level, with a further 27 per cent cut in teacher numbers at primary level.
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