A child or young person has special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty which calls for special educational provision to be made for them.
A child or young person has special educational needs if they:
A child or young person with learning difficulties may have special educational needs (SEN) if they have difficulties with one or more of the following:
If you think your child has difficulties it is important that you talk to the appropriate professionals about your concerns.
If your child is under school age, you might talk to the:
If your child is at school you might talk to the:
These people may be able to advise you whether your child has additional needs and tell you about the help that is available to support your child.