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Principal Urges Action to Combat Overwhelming SEN Burden

2/21/2026

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Davis, principal of Park Special School in Belfast, says her role has become increasingly demanding and exhausting due to SEN provision.
She notes the administrative burden has overshadowed teaching and safeguarding.
She calls for dedicated SEN budgets and immediate intervention to ease the administrative strain.
Davis describes the teaching profession as isolated, contributing to a downward spiral in education quality.

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Story summary

Davis, principal of Park Special School in Belfast, says her role has become increasingly demanding and exhausting due to SEN provision.
She notes the administrative burden has overshadowed teaching and safeguarding.
She calls for dedicated SEN budgets and immediate intervention to ease the administrative strain.
Davis describes the teaching profession as isolated, contributing to a downward spiral in education quality.