Secondary school SEN

Exclusion and Suspension

Special Educational Needs (SEN) support in secondary schools

provides additional help for children who have learning difficulties or disabilities.

See the links opposite to access the St Helens SEND local offer

What is SEN support?

SEN support is extra or different help from what other children of the same age receive
SEN support can include help with reading, writing, communication, and more
SEN support can also include help with social, mental, and emotional health

Who might need SEN support?

Children with physical disabilities, Children with hearing or sight problems, Children with emotional or behavioural problems, and Children with medical or health problems.

What types of support might be provided?

Extra help from a teacher or assistant, Working in a smaller group, Observation in class or at break, Help with communication, and Support with physical or personal care.