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  "path": "/2026/04/30/children-with-additional-support-needs-in-scotland-face-harmful-delays-in-occupational-therapy/",
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  "textContent": "In the 2024/25 academic year, the overall attendance rate for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Scotland was 88.2%, compared to 92.9% for pupils without ASN. With more inclusive practices in mainstream schools, driven by occupational therapists, this gap could be reduced – according to The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). According to RCOT members in Scotland, the top benefits and improvements of getting the right support from occupational therapists at the […]",
  "title": "Children with Additional Support Needs in Scotland Face Harmful Delays in Occupational Therapy"
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