Special educational needs

What are special educational needs?

A pupil is defined as having special educational needs (SEN) if he or she has a learning difficulty or disability which requires special educational provision to be made for him or her.

In every class at school there will be children who may, at some time in their school life, have special educational needs (SEN) and who may require extra help or different help. For most children this will be a short-term need that can be met through the expertise and resources of the school or with advice and support from outside professionals.

Further information

This section explains in more detail what special educational needs are, the roles and responsibilities of schools in meeting these needs, and the specialist services available in the LA. are offered.

» What are special educational needs?
» SEN Code of Practice
» What is a statutory assessment of special educational needs?
» What is a statement of special educational needs?
» Finding a school is an important decision for all parents and carers
» Local specialist provision for pupils with special educational needs
» Psychology in Education Services
» Parent Partnership
» Primary Inclusion Development Service
» Sensory and Language Impairment Team
» Specialist Dyslexia and Numeracy Support Service

Parental support

• Parent partnership service
• see also Parental Support pages

Contact SEN support team

Phone: 020 8753 3732