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Our articles on special educational needs in schools explore the relationship between family, staff and school and help parents make the right decisions when it comes to choosing a school for a child with SEND

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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

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A SENCo, or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, assesses, plans, and monitors the progress of children with special needs.

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Mainstream schools for special needs

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How to find a mainstream school for a child with special needs. There are variations in SEN support offered by mainstream schools.

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Choosing a school for special needs

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To choose a school for a SEN child, first priority is whether the school can support your child’s needs. Here’s what to consider.

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Choosing a school for special needs

SEND

To choose a school for a SEN child, first priority is whether the school can support your child’s needs. Here’s what to consider.

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Classroom help for children with special needs

SEND

Children with SEN may require additional support in the classroom. Read about what you are entitled to and how you get it.

Disability History Month 2024

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Schools for children with special needs place the utmost of importance in preparing pupils for future employment.

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Learning Support Assistants

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Mainstream schools for special needs

SEND

How to find a mainstream school for a child with special needs. There are variations in SEN support offered by mainstream schools.

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Moving on to Secondary School

SEND

For a child with SEN, the move from primary school to secondary school is far from easy. Here’s how you can support them.

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Nurseries for special needs

SEND

Many local authorities have nursery providers which specialise in speech and communication needs. We help find one for your child.

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Reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEN

SEND

Under the Equality Act schools are required to make reasonable adjustments so all children can access facilities and services.

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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)

SEND

A SENCo, or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, assesses, plans, and monitors the progress of children with special needs.

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Special schools

SEND

Special schools have smaller classes, more individual attention and staff with excellent understanding of the needs of children.

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Starting a new school when your child has SEN

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When children with special needs start at a new school, plan thoroughly. First step: familiarise your child with the new school.

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When is it best to go specialist for SpLD?

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If your child has specific learning difficulties it can be a dilemma to place your child in mainstream or specialist education.

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