Research and analysis

Black and minority ethnic (BME) pupils identified as having SLCN

A study of factors which make BME pupils more likely to be identified as having speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

From:
Department for Education
Published
27 December 2012

Documents

Ethnic disproportionality in the identification of speech language and communications needs (SLCN) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD): 2005 to 2011

Ref: DFE-RR247-BCRP15

PDF, 1.1 MB, 63 pages

Details

This study aimed to determine:

  • whether patterns of disproportionate representation were still present in the most recent data
  • whether the patterns could be explained by factors associated both with special education needs and ethnicity, such as poverty and socio-economic disadvantage
  • how disproportionate ethnic representation varies across local authorities

The better communication research programme was part of a review of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

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Published 27 December 2012

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