Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Downe Primary School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
34.8%
Total SEN
23 pupils with identified needs
8
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
15
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
6.1%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
16.7%
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
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
1252.2%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
313.0%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
313.0%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
28.7%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
14.3%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
14.3%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
NSASEN — No Specialist Assessment
14.3%
SEN identified but formal specialist assessment not yet completed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| ASD | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SEMH | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| SpLD | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| PMLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NSA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 15 | 23 |
Specialist Provision
SEN Unit
Dedicated special educational needs unit on site
Capacity
10
On Roll
10
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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.