Broad Areas of Need

This section outlines strategies, interventions, and resources to support CYP with a range of needs and barriers to learning. CYP receiving additional support will typically present with needs corresponding to one or more of the four broad areas identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

Professionals should always consider the potential for co-occurring needs and recognise how difficulties in one area may impact another. For example, unmet speech and language needs can significantly affect a CYP's social, emotional, and mental health if they experience challenges communicating with adults or peers.

The four broad areas of need are:

• Cognition and Learning
• Communication and Interaction
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Sensory and/or Physical Needs