Special Needs

Special Needs Provision at Cranmore Integrated Primary School

What is meant by Special Educational Needs (SENs)?

The term ‘special educational needs’ is defined in the Education (NI) Order 1996 as ‘a learning difficulty which calls for special educational provision to be made’. ‘Special educational provision’ means educational provision which is different from, or additional to, the provision made generally for children of comparable age’.*

* From the Code of Practice on the identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs.

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How will/was my child identified as having SENs?

At Cranmore every pupil’s progress is monitored and your child will have been /will be identified as possibly having SENs by the following: Concern...

What help will he/she receive?

It may be that some strategies put in place by the class teacher are sufficient to combat your child’s difficulties. You will be asked to a meeting wi...

As parents, how can we help?

When you meet with the teacher, SEN co-ordinator or Principal to discuss your child's progress and the school's Education Plan and targets for him/her...

Where else can I get advice and information?

The BELB offer a Special Educational Needs Advice and Information Service for information on: · Specific Special Educational Needs · Regional and loca...

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BELB Website

BELB Special Educational Needs Advice and Information Service.

BDA Website

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people.

Dyspraxia Foundation Website

Supporting children, families and adults with dyspraxia

The National Autistic Society Website

Championing the rights and interests of all people with autism.

PAPA Website

Autism NI (PAPA) is Northern Ireland’s Autism charity

Cedar Foundation Website

Support for those with physical disabilities

Nasen Website

Helping Everyone to Achieve in 2008 and Beyond

ADDISS Website

Attention Deficit Disorder Support Service.
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