Ceara School suspends teacher
The teacher at the special needs school was suspended ‘without prejudice’ on full pay while the claim is investigated.
It’s understood the accusation is NOT of a sexual nature.
According to ‘MAIL’ sources the principal was contacted by a member of the public.
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Hide AdDr Peter Cunningham, principal at the school, said the teacher had been suspended in line with the school’s child protection policies.
The ‘MAIL’ understands social services, the Southern Education and Library Board and the police were contacted as part of those policies.
Dr Cunningham said: “The health, safety and well-being of the children is paramount for us and when an issue comes up it is dealt with appropriately.
“We have been collaborating fully with police in this matter.”
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Hide AdCeara, like most special schools, has a preschool section, a Primary section and a post primary section. Children attending the school are aged from three years to nineteen years.
Like all schools, Ceara is inspected by the Department for Education. Their last inspection described the school as “outstanding”.
In addition, Ceara was the first special school in the province to attain the prestigious “Investors in Peoples” Award.