Anna Maxwell Martin: Actor says primary school tests 'devastating' for children with special educational needs and disabilities

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Actor Anna Maxwell Martin and a group of parents have warned that primary school tests have "devastating effects" for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They have written an open letter to the government asking ministers to consider reforming SATs (standard assessment tests) to accommodate the youngsters' needs. The 22 parent groups say the system is damaging for children with SEND and they want to see a more inclusive approach which incorporates the needs of the