Ofsted found that 46 per cent of primary and nursery schools were excellent or very good at promoting inclusion. In its annual report, a further 39 per cent of schools were judged to be good and only two per cent were seen as poor.
It is the first time that ratings on inclusion have been included in the annual report. Chief inspector of schools David Bell said: "Most schools are committed to inclusion."
He said that well-trained staff were a significant factor in getting it right. "The most successful schools identify the needs of different groups of pupils effectively and then determine and implement appropriate support strategies.
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