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Trends in the identification of children with learning disabilities within state schools in England
- Authors:
- HATTON Chris, EMERSON Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(2), 2016, pp.108-112.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present data drawn from the Department for Education (DfE)concerning trends in the number of children identified as having a learning disability within state schools in England. Design/methodology/approach: Data based on the school census conducted by the DfE was examined annually for 2009/2010 to 2014/2015, to determine the number of children identified as having moderate learning difficulty (MLD), severe learning difficulty (SLD) or profound multiple learning difficulty (PMLD) within state schools in England, at two levels: having a Statement of Educational Needs/Education Health Care Plan, or at School Action Plus. Findings: The number of children identified as MLD reduced substantially over time, for both statemented children and children identified at the School Action Plus level. In contrast, the smaller number of statemented children with SLD or PMLD increased over time, in line with increasing school rolls and epidemiological trends. Research limitations/implications: Further work is needed to understand the sharp reduction in the number of children being identified as having MLD within schools, and the educational support being offered to this group of children. Better information is also needed on children with learning disabilities not being educated in the state school sector. Originality/value: This paper highlights important trends in the identification of children with learning disabilities in state schools in England, with consequences for how large groups of children are being supported.
People with learning disabilities in England 2010
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- Improving Health and Lives: Learning Disabilities Observatory
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- Stockton-on-Tees
Information is collected by several government departments on the characteristics of people with learning disabilities and on the services and supports used by them and their unpaid carers. The aim of this report is to provide a concise summary of this information and to provide links to key data collections. The report estimates that in England in 2010 1,198,000 people had learning disabilities. This includes: 298,000 children (188,000 boys, 110,000 girls) age 0-17; and 900,000 adults (526,000 men and 374,000 women), of whom 191,000 (21%) are known to learning disabilities services. The report includes data on health services, education, adult social care, employment, benefits and carers. Some of the information highlights progress being made on the implementation of key health and social care policies for people with learning disabilities, including: increased rates of uptake of annual health checks by adults with learning disabilities; a reduction in NHS long-term accommodation for adults with learning disabilities; and increased uptake of direct payments and personal budgets by people with learning disabilities. Other information, for example the very low rates of employment among adults with learning disabilities, highlights the progress that still needs to be made in order to meet the aspirations of current policies.