What is SEN?
SEN means Special Educational Needs.
- It means you may find some things in learning harder than others your age.
- You might need extra help or different support at school or college.
- This could be with learning, understanding, communication, or feelings.
Examples of SEN
You might have SEN if you:
- Find reading, writing, or maths difficult
- Find it hard to talk or understand people
- Find it hard to make or keep friends
- Get overwhelmed by noise or busy places
- Need help with focus, memory, or understanding
- Need support with feelings or behaviour
Everyone is different, and the right support can help you do your best
All schools and colleges must:
- Find out if you have SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- Give you the right support
- Do this even without a diagnosis
This is the law