My Child's Special Educational Need/Disability

Useful Information

• What is ADHD?

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder which makes children hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive. Common symptoms of ADHD include: A short attention span or being easily distracted Restlessness, constant fidgeting or over-activity Being impulsive Physical and verbal behaviours that are hard to manage…

• What is Cerebral Palsy?

  Article provided by the NHS website Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It's caused by a problem with the brain that develops before, during or soon after birth. Information: Coronavirus advice Get advice…

• What are Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)?

  Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) are a type of special educational needs in which children/young people have severe difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour. They often show inappropriate responses and feelings to situations. This means that they have trouble in building and maintaining…

• What is Dyslexia?

  If you are concerned about your child's development, you should first speak to their teacher or the school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo). More information can be found by following the links in our Related Links, on the left hand side of this…

• What is Dyspraxia?

  If you are concerned about your child's development and believe they may have Dyspraxia, then you should speak to either your child's GP or the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). Further information and support can be found by following our related links on the…

• What is Global Developmental Delay?

  Global Developmental Delay is the general term used to describe the condition in which children are significantly delayed in all areas of development. Babies and children usually develop certain skills and abilities in a fairly predictable order and at fairly predictable ages. Whilst all children…

• What is Asperger's Syndrome?

  Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a form of Autism, meaning that as with Autism it is a developmental disability that affects how a person relates to and communicates with other people, as well as how they make sense of the world around them. AS, like Autism,…

• What is Autism?

  Autism is a developmental disability that affects how a person relates to and communicates with other people, as well as how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that although all people with autism have certain difficulties…

• What is Down’s Syndrome?

  Down's syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs by chance. It typically causes some level of learning disability and a characteristic range of physical features. Most babies born with Down's syndrome are diagnosed with the condition after birth, and are likely to have:- Reduced muscle tone…