Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
14.5%
Total SEN
29 pupils with identified needs
10
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
19
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
15.5%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
17%
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
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
827.6%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
PDPhysical Disability
620.7%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
517.2%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
413.8%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
310.3%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
26.9%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
13.4%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| PD | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| SEMH | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| ASD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| SLCN | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 19 | 29 |
Specialist Provision
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
PD - Physical Disability
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.