Ten Signs Your Child May Have Special Educational Needs

The SEN system may be in a state of flux but don't let bureaucracy prevent you seeking help for your child.

Spotting special educational needs

It's thought that approximately 20 per cent of children have special needs at some point during their school life.

Many parents remain uncertain as to whether their child has an SEN or just a difficulty that they'll outgrow.

Some SENs are obvious - physical disabilities or gross misbehaviour from an early age - others are not.

So what should you look out for?


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