Special Educational Needs

Ensuring children with special educational needs get the right support

A review of the education provision provided for children and young people with special educational needs/disability (SEND) in Plymouth has been approved by the City Council’s Cabinet.

There are currently 2,000 children in Plymouth with a statutory statement of special educational needs and the SEND review of education provision will make sure the Council is providing the best...

More school places planned for children with special educational needs

Plans to expand a primary school to provide more places for children with special educational needs (SEN) are set to be approved by Plymouth City Council's cabinet next week.

The Council is recommending the necessary consultation begins to double the amount of SEN places available at Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School based in Keyham.

This will means a support centre for ten...