Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at The Eastbourne Academy
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
17.2%
Total SEN
138 pupils with identified needs
19
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
119
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
46.3%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
11.5%
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
4734.1%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
4029.0%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
3122.5%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
53.6%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
PDPhysical Disability
53.6%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
53.6%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
21.4%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
10.7%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
HIHearing Impairment
10.7%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
VIVisual Impairment
10.7%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 10 | 37 | 47 |
| SEMH | 4 | 36 | 40 |
| MLD | 1 | 30 | 31 |
| SpLD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PD | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| SLCN | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 119 | 138 |
Specialist Provision
SEN Unit
Dedicated special educational needs unit on site
Capacity
10
On Roll
10
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
"SLCN - Speechlanguage and Communication"ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder"SEMH - SocialEmotional and Mental Health"MLD - 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.