The Oxford University study found that black Caribbean pupils, including those with mixed heritage, are twice as likely to be identified as having a social, emotional or mental health need as their white British peers.
Black Caribbean and Pakistani pupils are also over-represented in terms of the identification of moderate learning difficulties.
Racism from teachers, a lack of understanding of cultural differences and ineffective classroom management are among possible factors cited in the report behind the over-representation.
Another factor could be black pupils being more at risk of developing social, emotional or mental health problems and moderate learning difficulties due to poverty.
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