Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Grace Academy Darlaston
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
24.9%
Total SEN
266 pupils with identified needs
43
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
223
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
50.7%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
14.2%
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
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
8532.0%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
6725.2%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
5018.8%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
217.9%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
166.0%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
93.4%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
VIVisual Impairment
62.3%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
PDPhysical Disability
51.9%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
HIHearing Impairment
41.5%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
MSIMulti-Sensory Impairment
20.8%
Both hearing and vision difficulties, needs specialist support
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD | 10 | 75 | 85 |
| SEMH | 11 | 56 | 67 |
| SpLD | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| ASD | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| SLCN | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| Other | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| VI | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| PD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| HI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| MSI | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 223 | 266 |
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.