Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Birchwood Nursery School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
17.2%
Total SEN
30 pupils with identified needs
4
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
26
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
24.7%
EAL
English as an Additional Language
Primary Need Breakdown
Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
2066.7%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
PDPhysical Disability
310.0%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
VIVisual Impairment
26.7%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
26.7%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
13.3%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
13.3%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
13.3%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
EHCP vs SEN Support
Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between EHCP (statutory plan) and SEN Support (school-based)
| Need Type | EHCP | SEN Support | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| PD | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| VI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| ASD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SEMH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 26 | 30 |
Understanding This Data
📋 EHCP
An Education, Health and Care Plan is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. EHCPs are issued by the Local Authority following a formal assessment.
🤝 SEN Support
SEN Support is the school-based provision for children identified as having special needs but who do not require an EHCP. The school's SENCO coordinates this support through the "graduated approach" of assess, plan, do, review.
🔍 SEN Information Report
Every school must publish a SEN Information Report on their website, detailing what support they offer, how they identify needs, and how they allocate resources. Contact the school's SENCO for more detail.