Special Educational Needs

• Here you can find out about our services for children with special educational needs. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to participate in mainstream education.

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• Special educational needs - what does it mean?

  Many children will have special educational needs at some time during their education.

• Inclusion for children with SEN

  Newham has a policy of inclusive education. We aim to support children with special educational needs in mainstream schools.

• Learning support

  The Learning Support Service assists schools in catering for specific learning needs.

• Transport services for SEN

  Here you can find out information about transport services for children with special educational needs.

• The Tunmarsh Pupil Referal Unit

  The Tunmarsh Pupil Referal Unit provides 'education otherwise than at school' on a part-time basis for persistant non-attenders and excluded pupils.

• Behavioural support

  The Behavioural Support Development and Advisory Team aims to ensure that schools, parents and children are given the levels of support they need..

• Statutory assessments

  Schools and parents can request that we conduct a statutory assessment of a child's educational needs.

• Traveller education support

  The Traveller Education Service caters for all Traveller children residing in Newham.