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Anna Maxwell Martin: Actor says primary school tests 'devastating' for children with special educational needs and disabilities

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Actor Anna Maxwell Martin and a group of parents have warned that primary school tests have "devastating effects" for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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