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Statement of SEN

The older legal document setting out a child's special educational needs and provision. In England statements were replaced by EHCPs; in Northern Ireland statements are still used.

Used in
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
SEND and special education

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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.
IDP (Individual development plan) Wales
The statutory plan in Wales describing a learner's additional learning needs and the provision they will receive. It replaced statements and other plans.
CSP (Coordinated support plan) Scotland
A statutory plan in Scotland for children with additional support needs that are complex or multiple and need support from more than one agency.

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