SEND Code of Practice Flashcards
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What is 'dyslexia' in the context of the SEND framework?
Answer: A specific learning difficulty primarily affecting reading, writing, and spelling, under the cognition and learning area of need
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty (SpLD) characterised by difficulties with accurate and fluent reading, spelling, and phonological processing — it falls under the cognition and learning area.
Under the SEND Code, what are 'reasonable adjustments' a school must make for a pupil with ADHD in the classroom?
Answer: Seating near the front, breaking tasks into steps, and providing movement breaks — adjustments that do not cause disproportionate burden
Reasonable adjustments for ADHD might include flexible seating, chunked tasks, sensory breaks, and clear routines — they must be proportionate and not impose disproportionate burden on the school.
What is the role of a Teaching Assistant (TA) in supporting pupils with SEND?
Answer: To support pupils' learning under the direction of the teacher, not to replace teacher contact
TAs support learning under teacher direction — research (e.g., the Education Endowment Foundation) warns that over-reliance on TAs can reduce teacher interaction with SEND pupils, undermining outcomes.
What does 'autism spectrum disorder' (ASD) fall under in the SEND four areas of need?
Answer: Communication and interaction
ASD primarily falls under the communication and interaction area, as it is characterised by differences in social communication, interaction, and often sensory processing.
Under the SEND Code of Practice, what is a 'local offer'?
Answer: Information published by local authorities about the services and support available for children and young people with SEND in the area
Local authorities are required to publish a 'local offer' — a clear, accessible online resource detailing what SEND support and services are available locally across education, health, and social care.
What is 'Developmental Language Disorder' (DLD) and which area of need does it fall under?
Answer: A persistent language difficulty that affects listening, speaking, reading and writing — under communication and interaction
DLD is a recognised SEND condition involving persistent difficulties with language that affect communication in all settings — it falls under the communication and interaction area of need.