The research by the University of Central London’s Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health analysed the support needs of the 2005 cohort of year 1 pupils from the ages of five to 16.
It found that 83 per cent received SEND support at some point in their school life and around a quarter have an education, health and care (EHC) plan, previously a statement of SEN, in place.
Among all children, the proportion with SEND support is 14.9 per cent, and 3.1 per cent of all pupils have an EHC plan.
The report notes that “cuts to special educational needs provision and social care have resulted in pressures on these services" which may impact on looked-after children’s health.
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