Students enrolled in special classes even when capable of joining mainstream

The chief inspector's report is underpinned by almost 10,000 inspections. File Picture: Ben Birchall

Restrictive clauses in enrolment policies are leading to students with less complex needs being enrolled in special classes even though they are "capable of greater integration within mainstream classes”, according to a Government report. 

The latest Chief Inspector’s Report, published by the Department of Education, looked at the quality of teaching and learning across thousands of schools and education settings.