Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Rufford Primary School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
27.2%
Total SEN
68 pupils with identified needs
18
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
50
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
43.2%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
34.4%
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
2435.3%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
2029.4%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
NSASEN — No Specialist Assessment
811.8%
SEN identified but formal specialist assessment not yet completed
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
710.3%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
68.8%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
11.5%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
11.5%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
PDPhysical Disability
11.5%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
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 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| MLD | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| NSA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| SEMH | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| ASD | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| SpLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 50 | 68 |
Specialist Provision
SEN Unit
Dedicated special educational needs unit on site
On Roll
12
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
"SLCN - Speechlanguage and Communication"ASD - Autistic Spectrum DisorderMLD - Moderate 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.