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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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...

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/h...

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...