A parent has spoken out about the impact school strikes have had on her son and the wider family.
Johanne Meredith's 12-year-old son Charlie is one of 190 pupils aged eight to 19-years-old with learning difficulties attending Glenveagh School in Belfast.
The Unite Union, which represents classroom assistants, was due to end its strike over pay disputes on Monday but the Education Authority has confirmed a further period of action will start on May 11 until June 1.