Explanatory Notes

Children, Schools and Families Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 26

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Children and Schools

Children with special educational needs etc

Section 1: School inspections: pupils with disabilities or special educational needs

22.This section amends section 5 of the Education Act 2005 (duty to inspect certain schools in England at prescribed intervals). The effect of the amendment is to require the Chief Inspector to consider the needs of children with disabilities or special educational needs in reporting on how well a mainstream school (as defined) meets the needs of its pupils.