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Inclusion & SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

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SEN Overview
19.7%
Total SEN
1216 pupils with identified needs
165
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
1051
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
27.7%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
23.3%
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
HIHearing Impairment
685.6%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
423.5%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
292.4%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
252.1%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
201.6%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
181.5%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
NSASEN — No Specialist Assessment
121.0%
SEN identified but formal specialist assessment not yet completed
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
50.4%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
VIVisual Impairment
30.2%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
20.2%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
10.1%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
PDPhysical Disability
10.1%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
MSIMulti-Sensory Impairment
10.1%
Both hearing and vision difficulties, needs specialist support
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
HI135568
SpLD42042
MLD62329
SLCN32225
Other101020
SLD41418
NSA3912
ASD235
VI033
PMLD112
SEMH011
PD011
MSI011
Total16510511216
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.