A child will be identified as having a SEN if they have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children the same age, or if they have a disability which prevents or hinders the use of educational facilities provided within school. It can be recognised that a child may have additional needs in a number of different ways including the following:
- Information coming from the child’s transition from another setting including nursery.
- Information from another agency involved with the child outside of school.
- A health diagnosis through a Paediatrician or CAMHS.
- Parents sharing concerns they have noticed.
- Teachers identifying that the child is not progressing at the expected rate in one or more areas.
- Concerns are raised in relation to social, emotional or behavioural needs.