About SEND
What is SEND?
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn, compared to other children and young people of the same age.
New to SEND
It can feel overwhelming if you, or your child has, or might have, a special educational need or disability, but help and support is available.
SEND support in Devon
There’s a range of support in Devon for children and young people with SEND, depending on their needs.
Areas of need
The SEND Code of Practice categorises SEND into four broad ‘areas of need’. Find out more about these, and the support available to children and young people in Devon.
Communication and interaction
Communication and interaction needs affect the way children communicate with others, their relationships and social skills.
Cognition and learning
Cognition and learning needs affect how children learn and think.
Sensory and or physical
Sensory needs include hearing and/or visual impairments. Physical needs include physical disabilities, and motor skills difficulties.
Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
SEMH relates to a range of problems, including mental health difficulties, ADHD or social anxiety, confidence or self-esteem issues.
Find further information about specific health conditions and neurodiversity support