Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Castle Wood Special School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
100%
Total SEN
166 pupils with identified needs
166
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
0
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
35.5%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
31.9%
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
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
8148.8%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
5231.3%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
148.4%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
116.6%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
PDPhysical Disability
31.8%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
21.2%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
10.6%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
10.6%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
HIHearing Impairment
10.6%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| SLCN | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| PMLD | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| SLD | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| PD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MLD | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SEMH | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SpLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 166 | 0 | 166 |
Specialist Provision
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
SpLD - Specific Learning DifficultyVI - Visual ImpairmentHI - Hearing Impairment"SLCN - Speechlanguage and Communication"ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder"SEMH - SocialEmotional and Mental Health"MSI - Multi-Sensory ImpairmentPD - Physical DisabilityMLD - Moderate Learning DifficultySLD - Severe Learning DifficultyPMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
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.