Service Description: Children with special educational needs have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. These children may need extra or different help from that given to other children of the same age. An assessment of special educational needs (SEN) may be considered when a child has severe or complex educational needs for which additional resources, or alternative provision may be required to meet their needs. Once the assessment has been completed the child may be eligible for a special educational needs statement offered by the local authority. This sets out the special educational needs of the child and the special help they should have at school.
Also known as:- Assessment, SEN, SEN Admissions, Special Needs, Statement, Sure Start, Surestart
Answer: Around one in five of all pupils may have special educational needs at some time. Children with special educational needs all have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of that age. Children with special educational needs may need extra help because of a range of needs such as in their thinking and understanding, physical or sensory difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems or difficulties with speech and language.