Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Upper Shirley High School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
13.3%
Total SEN
144 pupils with identified needs
31
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
113
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
29.3%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
33.8%
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
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
3927.1%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
MLDModerate Learning Difficulty
2920.1%
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
ASDAutism Spectrum Disorder
2718.8%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
2316.0%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
128.3%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
NSASEN — No Specialist Assessment
53.5%
SEN identified but formal specialist assessment not yet completed
PDPhysical Disability
42.8%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
HIHearing Impairment
32.1%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
VIVisual Impairment
10.7%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
10.7%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMH | 9 | 30 | 39 |
| MLD | 3 | 26 | 29 |
| ASD | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| SLCN | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| SpLD | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| NSA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PD | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| HI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| VI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 113 | 144 |
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.