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SEN support

Support for pupils with SEN who do not have an EHCP, provided by the school using its own resources and the graduated approach.

Used in
England
Topic
SEND and special education

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Graduated approach England
The four-part cycle of assess, plan, do and review that schools in England use to support pupils with SEN.
SEND register England
A school's list of pupils identified as having SEN, recording whether they receive SEN support or have an EHCP.
EHCP (Education, health and care plan) England
A legal document in England, issued by the local authority, describing a child or young person's special educational, health and social care needs and the support they must receive, for those aged up to 25.

More terms: SEND and special education

Resourced provision · SEMH · SEN information report · SEN unit · SENCO · SEND

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