Effective comparison requires consistent criteria.
Key Comparison Dimensions
Compare schools on:
- ●Staffing continuity
- ●Behaviour culture
- ●SEND leadership authority
- ●Integration vs withdrawal balance
- ●Parental communication quality
Avoiding Marketing Bias
Open days show best-case scenarios. Evidence shows typical operation.
What Good Comparison Looks Like
A structured comparison should:
- ●Use the same criteria across all schools
- ●Distinguish between stated policy and observed practice
- ●Consider local authority context
- ●Account for admissions likelihood
Standardised SEND-relevant indicators
We standardise SEND-relevant indicators across schools for clearer comparison.
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