Explain what is meant by the term Special Educational Needs?Special Educational Needs (SEN) is a legal term, which refers to any condition, disability or syndrome that affects a child or young person's ability to learn. Some disabled children need help with everything they do at school and at home, while others only need help in certain areas. Children who have special educational needs due to physical, learning or social disabilities may need support in areas such as reading, writing, communication and understanding, as well as in areas such as rules, routines and organisation. . Discuss the signs that may indicate that a child has SEN. Some signs of SEN may not be as obvious as obvious signs of a physical disability. Learning difficulties can often be difficult to identify. This can be especially true during the early development stages. It is suggested that a child be referred to a disability service if they show two or more of the following signs: • Avoiding or failing to interact socially with their peers. • Having trouble with writing, messy presentations, or other activities...
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