What are Special Educational Needs?

What are Special Educational Needs and Disabilitlies?

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person's ability to learn. They can affect their:

• behaviour or ability to socialise
• ability to understand things
• physical ability
• concentration levels
• reading and writing

These difficulties cause barriers to the child’s learning. For some children this may be a temporary difficulty, while others may have a long term need for special help.