'Beyond proud' - students graduate from special scheme (opens original article in a new tab)

Students with special educational needs in Northern Ireland graduated from a new scheme designed to help them transition into work or further education, with families and educators expressing pride in the program's success.

• Students with special educational needs (SEN) from St Paul's High School in County Armagh graduated from a new scheme called An Droichead - The Bridge.
• The scheme provides qualifications, work placements, mentoring, and support to help SEN students transition to employment or further education.
• Eleven students graduated, with three starting part-time jobs and others taking summer jobs, while families and educators expressed pride in the program's impact.