Star of BBC sitcom Motherland Anna Maxwell has signed an open letter to the Government saying SATs leave children with special educational needs and disabilities convinced they are 'not clever enough'

Actress Anna Maxwell Martin has joined a group of parents to warn that primary school tests have "devastating effects" for children with special educational needs and disabilities .

The star of BBC sitcom Motherland has previously spoken out about her personal experience navigating the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England, describing it as a "gauntlet of horror" and a "crisis". Now along with 22 parent groups and campaigners, she is calling on the Education Secretary to reconsider reforming primary SATs.

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