Teachers at ‘breaking point’ over number of pupils with additional needs

Teaching union the NASUWT says schools are underfunded and understaffed to deal with the issue properly.

Teachers are at “breaking point” unable to cope with the number of pupils now classed as having Additional Support Needs – that’s the message from the teaching union the NASUWT.

Additional support needs, or ASN, can refer to pupils with autism or ADHD, as well as medical conditions, complex family backgrounds and behaviour problems.

STV News spoke with those in the profession who say schools are understaffed and underfunded to respond properly to the rising demand.

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