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Ex-Minister Warns: Misdiagnosing Bad Behavior in Schools
25 Jul
Summary
- Former education secretary issued a crucial warning before dismissal.
- The warning focused on distinguishing special educational needs from misbehavior.
- This clarification aimed to prevent misidentification of student needs.
Former education secretary Bridget Phillipson, in one of her final acts before being dismissed, issued a significant warning to schools across the country. Her pronouncement stressed the critical importance of not mistaking challenging pupil behavior for genuine special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Phillipson's directive underscored that having SEND is fundamentally different from exhibiting poor conduct. This clarification is intended to guide educational institutions in accurately assessing students. The aim is to ensure that support and interventions are appropriately tailored, preventing students with legitimate SEND from being miscategorized or underserved.
