Table 1

No (%) children with school problems, as assessed by teachers

32–35 weeks (n=117) 32 weeks (n=12) 33 weeks (n=22) 34 weeks (n=38) 35 weeks (n=45)
Receiving non-teaching assisted help at school29 (25)5 (42)4 (18)9 (24)11 (24)
Receiving special school as a result of statementing5 (4)1211
Attending a special school or class3 (3)1101
Score >3 in speaking/listening22 (19)4 (33)3 (14)7 (18)8 (18)
Score >3 in writing/composition37 (32)6 (50)3 (14)13 (34)15 (33)
Score >3 in fine motor skills36 (31)6 (50)4 (18)11 (29)15 (33)
Score >3 in mathematics34 (29)5 (42)5 (23)11 (29)14 (31)
Score >3 in reading25 (21)3 (25)4 (18)8 (21)10 (22)
Score >3 in physical education14 (12)4 (33)3 (14)3 (8)4 (9)
  • Proportion of all children receiving statement of special educational needs in Oxfordshire, 1.74%.