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.