Which statement about SEN schools is true?

• A. They usually have smaller classes and a higher staff ratio.
• B. They all follow exactly the same national curriculum across all types.
• C. There is only one type of SEN school.
• D. They are not inspected by Ofsted.

Answer: (A)

SEN schools are designed to meet highly varied and complex learning needs, which means teaching is highly individualized. Because of that, these schools typically run with smaller class sizes and a higher staff-to-student ratio. More adults in the room allows for closer support, tailored instruction, and additional help such as therapies or assistive technologies, so each student can progress at their own pace. That makes the statement about smaller classes and a higher staff ratio the true one.

The other statements don’t fit. SEN curricula are usually adapted to students’ abilities and needs rather than being identical across all schools. There isn’t just one type of SEN school—different schools specialise in different areas or types of need. And Ofsted inspections apply to SEN schools in England, so they are inspected, not exempt from inspection.