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Inclusion & SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

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SEN Overview
18.5%
Total SEN
65 pupils with identified needs
8
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
57
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
41.2%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
61.3%
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
3858.5%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
1827.7%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
34.6%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
23.1%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
23.1%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
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
Source: DfE SEN Census 2024/25. Each pupil has one primary need category.
EHCP vs SEN Support
Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between EHCP (statutory plan) and SEN Support (school-based)
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN73138
SEMH01818
ASD033
PMLD112
Other022
SpLD011
SLD011
Total85765
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.