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: The statement could last for the entire length of your child’s school career or just part of it. If the LEA decides to remove your child’s statement they will advise you in writing first with the reasons why, which will be in the form of a proposal to cease the statement. You will be given the opportunity to contact the LEA if you are unhappy with this decision. If the LEA does not hear from you within the specified time, the statement will be ceased 10 weeks from the date of the offical notice.