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Malcolm Trobe, policy director, Association of School and College Leaders
It is true that in some parts of the country too many special schools have been closed, which has led to some students being inappropriately placed in mainstream schools. But there are examples where inclusion in mainstream school can have a very positive impact - not only on the student with a disability but on the attitudes of other students.
The key to successful inclusion is having enough funding for appropriate provision of learning and additional support. Problems occur when schools cannot meet the needs of specific young people. Often it is those with behavioural problems that mainstream schools have the most difficulty supporting.
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