(UK) Over 1 million special needs kids in UK; expected to increase "with better diagnosis"

May 23, 2018, UK Relocate Global: The changing face of SEN in international schools https://www.relocatemagazine.com/articles/education-schools-the-changing-face-of-sen-in-international-schools-lawossen The number of UK children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) rose to 1,244,255 last year and is likely to increase with better diagnosis. Among international schools, the demand for SEN support in schools has reached new levels. We went along to the 37th COBIS Annual Conference in London to find out the issues at play.“SEN is becoming more internationally recognised and teachers are struggling less with differentiation,” said Samantha Garner, director of Garner Educational Services. ...