Children born in the summer are 'unfairly labelled' as having special needs by primary schools, because they're the youngest in their class, an expert argues. Children in England face early 'attainment' tests during their first years of primary school, which are inappropriate, particularly for younger children, she argues. Summer-born children are up to 12 months younger than some of their fellow classmates, and have therefore had less time to develop. The past decade's SEND system reforms have not improved their experiences – the system remains insufficient, inefficient, and unequal. The SEND system is currently under review by the Department for Education (DfE), having been described as a 'nightmare' by the 2019 Education Select Committee.

Source: Daily Mail May 28, 2021 23:02 UTC