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special educational needs

British  

plural noun

  1. another term for special needs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He said teachers were needed to deliver on government plans to support many more children with special educational needs in mainstream schools by 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In total, across the period between 2020 and 2025, we found more than 2,000 children with special educational needs were in schools that went on to close.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Further events will take place later in the month and throughout the summer to celebrate Eric - including a family special educational needs session, a musical tribute and performance art project.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Young people aged between 10 and 18, as well as those with special educational needs and disabilities up to the age of 25, will also be able to access services at the youth centres.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The criteria is different for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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