Special education provision we expect from places of learning
Cognition and learning
Children and young people may need support for learning difficulties when they learn at a slower pace than their peers, even with appropriate differentiation.
Learning difficulties cover a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties (MLD).
Specific learning difficulties (SpLD), affect one or more specific aspects of learning. This encompasses a range of conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia.
Our full Provision Expected at SEN Support (PEaSS) guidance describes the difficulties and learning profiles a child might have. It describes what the whole school or setting can do to support children.
It also describes the approaches a classroom teacher can use and the strategies a SENDCo can use. These can include:
- Providing accessible resources and strategies to promote independent learning
- Allowing rest breaks. Concentration and motor effort are demanding and can cause fatigue.
- Checking understanding regularly and revisiting prior learning at the start of each session
- Teaching strategies to improve organisation
- Teaching a child or young person to talk themselves through visual and spatial tasks
- Promoting appropriate interpersonal skills with other children
Read the full PEaSS guidance document to find a full list of the different aspects of Learning and Cognition. It also contains suggested approaches for support in the classroom, school, and for the SENDCo.