Inclusion & SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision at Whitfield Aspen School
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Plain-English explanations of every SEN type, what to look for, and how schools can help
SEN Overview
37.3%
Total SEN
235 pupils with identified needs
179
EHCP
Education, Health & Care Plan
56
SEN Support
School-based support without EHCP
37.7%
Free School Meals
Eligible for pupil premium
4.3%
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
11448.5%
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
OtherOther Difficulty / Disability
3615.3%
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
SLCNSpeech, Language & Communication
2811.9%
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
SEMHSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
239.8%
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being ‘naughty’
SLDSevere Learning Difficulty
93.8%
Significant support needed across all areas of learning
PMLDProfound & Multiple Difficulties
93.8%
Very complex needs, often with additional physical or sensory difficulties
PDPhysical Disability
52.1%
Physical conditions affecting mobility or coordination — doesn’t affect intelligence
HIHearing Impairment
52.1%
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
SpLDSpecific Learning Difficulty
31.3%
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
VIVisual Impairment
20.9%
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
MSIMulti-Sensory Impairment
10.4%
Both hearing and vision difficulties, needs specialist support
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 | 107 | 7 | 114 |
| Other | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| SLCN | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| SEMH | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| SLD | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| PMLD | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| PD | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| HI | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| SpLD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| VI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MSI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 179 | 56 | 235 |
Specialist Provision
Named SEN Provisions
Specialist provision types registered with DfE
PMLD - Profound and Multiple 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.