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Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms. Epilepsy can start at any age, but usually starts either…
Summary of Needs and Disabilities
People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to understand information and interact with other people. The level of support someone needs depends on the individual. However, someone with a severe or profound learning disability may need fulltime support with…
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a brain-based condition that makes it hard to make sense of numbers and math concepts. Some kids with dyscalculia can’t grasp basic number concepts. They work hard to learn and memorize basic number facts. They may know what to do in maths class…
Local/National Consultations and/or Questionnaires
Details of current consultations are available on this page. If there is nothing listed it means that we are not currently holding any consultations at the moment.
Videos for Children and Young People
Here you will find a series of short video clips for children and young people explaining important changes to the SEN and disability support system.
Supporting Communication with Deaf Babies and Toddlers
Most parents of deaf children are hearing and don't have much experience of hearing loss so it’s understandable that you might feel unsure about how to engage with your child.In most cases there is no reason why, with the right support and encouragement, your child…
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. It includes Asperger syndrome and childhood autism. Some people also use the term autism spectrum condition or ‘neurodiverse’ (as opposed to people without autism being ‘neurotypical’). The main features of…
DS / DNS - Down Syndrome
Children and adults with Down’s syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are. Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome or trisomy 21, is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome in the…
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is the most commonly inherited cause of learning disabilities. The name is used to refer to a family of three genetic conditions. Usually nearly all boys with the conditions will have a learning disability but only a third of the girls with…
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that mainly affects the way people read and spell words. Dyslexia is thought to be one of the most common learning difficulties. It's estimated that up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has a certain degree…