CRA: Putting Children On Reduced School Timetables Violates Rights To Education.

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 15:43

25% of helpline calls relate to education.

Placing children on a reduced school timetable violates their right to education, according to the Children’s Rights Alliance.

In its annual report, the alliance found a quarter of calls to their helpline were in relation to education with the majority of issues relating to classroom disputes or access to school places.

Mairéad Cleary reports

Still time to register for our online panel event to mark the launch of our 2020 Legal Helpline & Clinics Report

Our panel includes Brian Barrington BL, @cscosgrave, @garnob, @juliecahern,@KWSolicitors & Niamh Kelly from @MJStaines_Solrs

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— Children's Rights Alliance (@ChildRightsIRL) July 20, 2021

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