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17.8%
Total SEN
81 pupils with identified needs
42
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
39
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
39.2%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
74.9%
EAL
English as an Additional Language
Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
3442.0%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
2429.6%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
89.9%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
56.2%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
44.9%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
33.7%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
PDPhysical Disability
22.5%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
MSIMulti-Sensory Impairment
11.2%
Both hearing and vision difficulties, needs specialist support
Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between EHCP (statutory plan) and SEN Support (school-based)
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN122234
ASD24024
MLD178
SpLD055
SLD404
SEMH123
PD022
MSI011
Total423981
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
ASD - Autistic Spectrum DisorderMLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
📋 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.