Several special schools in Belfast are expected to be impacted
Special schools in Northern Ireland are closing today due to strike action by members of the Unite trade union.
A Unite spokesperson said: "The strike involves more than 700 education workers and will extend for seven weekdays. Schools across Northern Ireland are likely to experience significant disruption as a result as Unite's membership includes school bus drivers, escorts and maintenance workers, catering staff, classroom assistants, playground supervisors, school administrative staff, cleaners, building supervisors and ground maintenance staff.
"After a detailed risk assessment the school leadership team have had to make the difficult decision that because of the high degree of staffing deficiency and associated risks we will not have adequate staffing to ensure the health and safety of all pupils," she wrote.Join our new WhatsApp community today Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live.
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