At St John’s CE (Aided) Primary School, we have experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of need including:
- General Learning Difficulties – children whose learning progresses at a slower pace
- MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulties
- SPLD – Specific Learning Difficulties
- SLD – Severe Learning Difficulties
- Speech and Language Difficulties
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties which can lead to Behavioural Difficulties
- Developmental, Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD)
- Dyslexia (difficulties with reading, writing and spelling)
- Dyscalculia (difficulties with numeracy)
- Dyspraxia (problems with motor skills, organisation)
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Downs Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Other Physical or Medical Needs
The school provides data on the levels and types of need to the Local Authority. This is collected through the school census.
