Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at The Cedar 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
90 pupils with identified needs
86
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
4
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
50%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
17.8%
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
PDPhysical Disability
3033.3%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
1516.7%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
1314.4%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
1213.3%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
88.9%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
55.6%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
VIVisual Impairment
33.3%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
33.3%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
11.1%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PD | 28 | 2 | 30 |
| SLCN | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| MLD | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| SLD | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| ASD | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| PMLD | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| VI | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SEMH | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 86 | 4 | 90 |
Specialist Provision
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
SpLD - Specific Learning DifficultyVI - Visual ImpairmentOTH - Other Difficulty/DisabilityHI - 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 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.