F8: Sensory and Physical (S&P) Physical needs (PD) Years 3, 4, 5, 6 This section describes children who have greater needs than most of their peers for support with their physical needs. Some children with physical difficulties will have had their needs identified at an early age and may already have received support. For others needs may occur as the result of a progressive physical condition or an accident or injury. Many children with physical needs require minor adaptations to the learning environment that would be considered as reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. For some this is the only support that is needed, they do not need additional SEN support. Where children have a diagnosed progressive physical condition, eg Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it is important to plan and prepare early for later needs. This section contains: Detailed descriptors to help identify children with physical difficulties. Guidance on supporting children with physical needs. Unmet physical needs may impact on the ability to learn at the same rate as his/her child’s peers. The child may also have linked social and emotional needs. Look across descriptors for all relevant areas of need to make sure that support is tailored appropriately. Years 3, 4, 5, 6 Name Physical needs A child with a physical need may: Date & Date & year gp year gp move awkwardly or require aids to walk, if they can, or may use physical a wheelchair a try to avoid or have difficulty with some practical activities with become tired easily may: have a medical diagnosis of a physical condition which may or child may not be progressive. A need The child needs support for some of the following: moving safely around the school moving around on uneven ground managing stairs the needs for of accessing physical activities, eg using climbing frame, child/young equipment to develop a sense of danger Mobility The person support some following:
F8: Sensory and Physical (S&P) Physical needs (PD) Years 3, 4, 5, 6 This section describes children who have greater needs than most of their peers for support with their physical needs. Some children with physical difficulties will have had their needs identified at an early age and may already have received support. For others needs may occur as the result of a progressive physical condition or an accident or injury. Many children with physical needs require minor adaptations to the learning environment that would be considered as reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010. For some this is the only support that is needed, they do not need additional SEN support. Where children have a diagnosed progressive physical condition, eg Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it is important to plan and prepare early for later needs. This section contains: Detailed descriptors to help identify children with physical difficulties. Guidance on supporting children with physical needs. Unmet physical needs may impact on the child’s ability to learn at the same rate as his/her peers. The child may also have linked social and emotional needs. Look across descriptors for all relevant areas of need to make sure that support is tailored appropriately. Years 3, 4, 5, 6 Physical needs Name A child with a physical need may: A child with a physical need may: Date & year gp Date & year gp move awkwardly or require aids to walk, if they can, or may use a wheelchair try to avoid or have difficulty with some practical activities become tired easily have a medical diagnosis of a physical condition which may or may not be progressive. The child/young person needs support for some of the following: The child needs support for some of the following: Mobility moving safely around the school moving around on uneven ground managing stairs accessing physical activities, eg using climbing frame, equipment to develop a sense of danger
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