3% of pupils with special educational needs statements in January 2006(2.9 per cent in England)
15.7% of nursery and primary school pupils taking free school meals inJanuary 2005 (13.4 per cent in England)
0.22% of the school population excluded permanently in 2004/05 (0.12 percent in England)
Darlington Borough Council has been commended for its help to childrenwith special educational needs. Its performance assessment stated:"There is a structure for provision, support and advice for childrenwith special educational needs or disabilities. The authority caters fora spectrum of needs. The quality of all statements are closelymonitored."
SOURCE: Department for Education and Skills.
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