More mainstream schools than ever say they see themselves as inclusive, according to an Ofsted report released last week (Children Now, 13-19 October).
But it also identifies that since the Government's revised inclusion framework was introduced two years ago, there has been little effect on the proportion of pupils with statements of special needs in mainstream schools.
What's more, since 2001, 10 per cent more pupils have been placed in independent special schools, and half of the schools visited by Ofsted inspectors had no disability access plan to ensure they were physically and educationally accessible to all pupils.
Schools may miss out access plan
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