Finding the Right School for Your Child

Autism (ASD)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder includes a range of conditions affecting social interaction, communication, and behaviour. Schools specialising in ASD provide structured environments and specialist support.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs affect how children manage their emotions and behaviour. Schools with SEMH provision offer therapeutic approaches and smaller class sizes.

Moderate Learning Difficulty

Moderate Learning Difficulty means children learn at a slower pace than peers. Schools provide adapted curricula and additional support to help children reach their potential.

Severe Learning Difficulty

Severe Learning Difficulty significantly affects a child's ability to learn and may require specialist communication methods. Schools provide high levels of individual support.

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty involves complex needs including severe physical and sensory impairments. Schools provide highly personalised programmes with 1:1 or small group support.

Speech & Language

Speech, Language and Communication Needs affect how children understand and use spoken and written language. Schools provide speech therapy and communication-focused teaching.

Visual Impairment

Visual Impairment includes partial sight and blindness. Schools provide specialist equipment, braille resources, and mobility training.

Hearing Impairment

Hearing Impairment includes partial and total deafness. Schools may use British Sign Language, audiology support, and specialist teaching methods.

Multisensory Impairment

Multisensory Impairment involves a combination of visual and hearing difficulties. Schools provide highly specialist support tailored to individual communication needs.

Physical Disability

Physical Disability includes conditions affecting mobility, coordination, or fine motor skills. Schools provide accessible environments and specialist equipment.

Specific Learning Difficulty

Specific Learning Difficulty includes dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Schools provide specialist interventions and assistive technology while following the mainstream curriculum.

General SEN

General or mixed SEN provision caters for children with a range of special educational needs. Schools provide broad specialist support across multiple need types.