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What is a statement of SEN?

What is a Statement of Special Educational Needs?

A statement of Educational Needs is a document which sets out the child's needs and states the special educational provision the child requires. The statement will also show the type and name of school at which the child's needs can be met.

Most children respond to help within the school at School Action and School Action Plus. It is only the most extreme 2 per cent of the population under 19 who will be likely to require the additional help provided by a statement of special educational need.

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