The number of British school children receiving support for special educational needs (SEN) has surged by 40% since 2016-2017, a new study has revealed.
The increase surpasses growth rates in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, according to researchers at the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASIE).
In 2021-2022, over 560,000 children received SEN support, with Scotland contributing disproportionately to the rise.