About 390 children with special educational needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland are still waiting for a suitable school place for September.
That is according to the most recent figures from the Education Authority (EA).
But it also said that more than 5,000 children with a statement for SEN had a confirmed pre-school or school place.
The authority said it is "working to ensure all children will be placed appropriately as soon as possible".
"We absolutely recognise that this is an extremely anxious time for those parents/carers and children waiting for the confirmation of a school place," it said.
"Supporting children with SEN and ensuring all children with statements receive a placement which fully meets their needs to ensure that they are happy, learning and succeeding, remains a top priority."
The authority has also confirmed that fewer than five special schools out of 32 will close their nurseries in 2023/24 to admit more children into Primary One.
It did not, however, specify which special schools are affected.
