Teacher fired, another forced into early retirement over special needs school abuse

One teacher will bear the brunt of disciplinary action after being dismissed, while a second teacher has been sent into early retirement over the mistreatment of an autistic child at the David Rose Special Needs School.
This was according to reports in other sections of the media, and attempts to get a comment from Education Minister Sonia Parag and Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain proved futile.
In that report, it was reported that the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has concluded its investigation and ordered the removal of both teachers from the education system.
It was reported that both teachers admitted to the allegations of mistreatment during the disciplinary hearing but sought to justify their actions before the commission handed down its decision.
During the hearing, it was also uncovered that the teachers in question had multiple infractions against their names, but those issues were never forwarded to the Education Ministry.
Responding to questions on the matter on Wednesday, Education Minister Sonia Parag said the Teaching Service Commission had wrapped up its investigation and reached its decision but maintained that the commission should publicly release the findings of its probe.
Sources also told this publication that the investigation highlighted gaps in the training received by teachers assigned to special needs schools. It is understood that a recommendation has since been made for improved training to better equip educators who work with children with special needs.
About four weeks ago, teachers at the David Rose Special Needs School were caught on camera abusing students, thus sparking widespread public outrage.
Parag stated in her update on the matter that information provided by the Commission indicated that the issue would be addressed in a timely manner. She, however, added that the Ministry will continue to cooperate fully with the commission and provide any additional information required to facilitate the timely completion of the proceedings.
The Minister also made it clear that the wider public must understand the important role played by the Teaching Service Commission when it comes to exercising disciplinary control over teachers.
“It is important for the public to understand that while the Ministry of Education is responsible for the management and oversight of the education system, the authority to appoint, exercise disciplinary control over, and remove teachers employed in non-board schools rests with the Teaching Service Commission.”
The Minister also reaffirmed that her office is working closely with the family to ensure that the affected student receives the support necessary for his well-being, recovery, and continued learning in a safe environment.
Providing further updates, the Minister noted that during her first visit to the school on May 29, she personally met with the affected parents, guardians, and the head teacher.