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Rising Special Needs: 30% of Pupils Get Extra Time in UK Exams

Rising Special Needs: 30% of Pupils Get Extra Time in UK Exams
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  • Nearly 30% of pupils in England receive extra exam time.
  • About 420,000 students get additional test time.
  • There's a sharp increase in extra time granted since a decade ago.
  • The rise is linked to more students having special needs.
  • Concerns emerge over possible manipulation of extra time allowances.
  • 42% of private school pupils have extra time, compared to 27% in state schools.
  • Calls grow for a closer look at increasing autism and mental health cases.
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