Written question asked by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Special Educational Needs
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the most commonly occurring learning difficulties with which a teacher is expected to deal in the classroom.
- Answer
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The Department uses the School Census to assess the prevalence and type of special educational need (SEN) in schools. In January 2015, moderate learning difficulty was the most common type of SEN recorded by schools. Autistic spectrum disorder was the most common need for those with a statement or Education Health and Care (EHC) plan.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL6152
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Learning disability Special educational needs
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