At Castleside Primary School, we have experience of supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs, including:
- Mild learning difficulties
- Working memory difficulties
- Speech, language and communication needs
- Physical needs (vision and hearing impairment)
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- ADHD
- ASC
The school provides data on the levels and types of need to the Local Authority. This is collected through the school census. Primary needs are currently:
| Need | R | Y1 | Y2 | Y3 | Y4 | Y5 | Y6 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition & learning | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Social, Emotional & Mental Health | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Communication & interaction | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| Physical & sensory | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| - | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
The full range of local support available for children/ young people with SEND and their families within and outside of school can be found in the County Durham Local Offer
