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Inclusion & SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at The Downs Church of England Primary School

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SEN Overview
15.4%
Total SEN
49 pupils with identified needs
11
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
38
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
38.1%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
11.3%
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
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
2244.9%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
1224.5%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
1020.4%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
24.1%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
PDPhysical Disability
12.0%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
HIHearing Impairment
12.0%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
12.0%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
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
ASD31922
SLCN4812
SEMH1910
SpLD112
PD011
HI101
Other101
Total113849
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.