It comes as the union publishes a report today (Wednesday) outlining the struggle of schools to support children with special educational needs (SEN).
The report, which is based upon findings from a survey of 637 of NAHT’s members, highlights a lack of support for children in the early years.
One respondent said that there is no support for children under the age of five, while another claimed that fewer children were being identified as having SEND before starting nursery.
The latter said, ‘Changes for health provision for under-fives means fewer are identified before starting nursery. I have parents who are shocked that we have concerns when their child starts nursery.
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