Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Lowther Primary School
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SEN Overview
11%
Total SEN
27 pupils with identified needs
12
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
15
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
23.3%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
27.6%
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
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
725.9%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
518.5%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
414.8%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
414.8%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
NSASEN — No Specialist Assessment
414.8%
SEN identified but formal specialist assessment not yet completed
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
27.4%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
13.7%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| ASD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| SEMH | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| SLCN | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| NSA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 15 | 27 |
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.