Analysis of the 10- to 17-year-olds appearing in the courts for offences relating to the August riots has revealed that a high proportion had some sort of special educational need and many wereeligible for free school meals.
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This study looks into the experience of pupils with SEND in terms of class size, the ability mix of teaching groups, and interactions with teachers and teaching assistants.
A number of local authorities that have piloted reforms to the SEN system over recent years are to help remaining areas to get the assessment and support systems in place for the start of the new school year.