Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Preston Hedges Primary School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
9.3%
Total SEN
39 pupils with identified needs
4
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
35
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
4%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
13.3%
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
1230.8%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
820.5%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
615.4%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
512.8%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
PDPhysical Disability
512.8%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
25.1%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
12.6%
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 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| ASD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| SEMH | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| MLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 35 | 39 |
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.