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Education and Inspections Bill

The hon. Gentleman needs to study the new clause. Subsection (3) says:"““If a statement is maintained under section 324 for the child, any person exercising any functions under this Part in respect of a child with special educational needs shall ensure that he is educated in either a mainstream school or a special school, having due regard to—""(a) the wishes of the parent,""(b) the provision of efficient education for other children, and ""(c) the efficient use of resources.””" We make it absolutely clear that, given those important caveats about efficiency and appropriateness, a child could be educated in a mainstream school or a special school to good effect.