State of Education survey report 2016 | Page 18

In your opinion, what are the most common reasons for children not being at the expected level when they enter your school? Primary Secondary 78% 79% 4% 46% Delayed speech A lack of social skills 58% 69% 76% 53% Lower than expected reading levels A lack of self-help skills/resilience 55% 56% 56% 63% Lower than expected numeracy levels Lower than expected writing levels 42% 46% 19% 14% A lack of world awareness Delayed understanding 30% 33% 47% Low self-esteem/confidence 22% 27% Mental health needs 18 State of Education Survey 2016 | www.thekeysupport.com 20% Other special educational needs or a disability 18% 5% Other health needs Find further comment at www.thekeysupport.com/blog