LOWER grades in Ofsted’s new report cards “actively penalise” schools that are more inclusive to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), a headteachers’ union said today.National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) analysis found one in five schools with above-average numbers of Send pupils were judged “needs attention” for attendance and behaviour, compared with one in 10 schools with below-average numbers.The findings come after the government unveiled sweeping Send reforms intended to make schools more inclusive.

LOWER grades in Ofsted’s new report cards “actively penalise” schools that are more inclusive to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), a headteachers’ union said today.

National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) analysis found one in five schools with above-average numbers of Send pupils were judged “needs attention” for attendance and behaviour, compared with one in 10 schools with below-average numbers.

The findings come after the government unveiled sweeping Send reforms intended to make schools more inclusive.

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