Article Related content Article metrics Rapid responses Response Rapid Response: The worst figures of all - 600% rise in additional support in a decade in Scottish schools From the Scottish government's recently published data (pupils with additional support needs in mainstream school) [1]: 2007 Primary School 4.4% (16,478) 2017 Primary School 23.5% (94,125) 2007 Secondary 4.3% (13,355) 2017 Secondary 29.3% (82,712) Does Prof Viner understand what is going on [2]? [1] Table 1.5 http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/dspupcensu... [2] Russell M Viner, 'NHS must prioritise health of children and young people' BMJ 2018; 360 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k1116 (Published 14 March 2018) Competing interests: No competing interests 19 April 2018 John Stone UK Editor AgeofAutism.com N22 7AF
Rapid Response:
The worst figures of all - 600% rise in additional support in a decade in Scottish schools
From the Scottish government's recently published data (pupils with additional support needs in mainstream school) [1]:
2007 Primary School 4.4% (16,478)
2017 Primary School 23.5% (94,125)
2007 Secondary 4.3% (13,355)
2017 Secondary 29.3% (82,712)
Does Prof Viner understand what is going on [2]?
[1] Table 1.5 http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/dspupcensu...
[2] Russell M Viner, 'NHS must prioritise health of children and young people' BMJ 2018; 360 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k1116 (Published 14 March 2018)
Competing interests: No competing interests