Aberdeenshire Council said in a statement: “We are aware that following Aboyne Primary School’s recent school class photographs, links to purchase the pictures included images with and without complex needs provision pupils.
“Whilst this was not a decision taken by the school, we absolutely appreciate the distress and hurt this has caused some parents and carers and we are sincerely sorry.
“The issue has been taken up with the photography company directly as this is totally unacceptable.”
The council added: “Aboyne is an inclusive school and every single child should be included, engaged and involved in their learning and school experiences.”
