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special educational needs

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plural noun

  1. another term for special needs

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The app will also hold information for schools and colleges on whether students have special educational needs and disabilities, or are eligible for free school meals.

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In a written ministerial statement, O'Dowd said the multi-year budget would set aside £495m for hospital waiting lists over the next three years, as well as £24m for the special educational needs school estate.

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Nearly 1.7 million pupils receive support for special educational needs in schools in England, with the number rising every year.

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The £500m will mostly be spent on children and young people aged 10 to 21, but some aged up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities will also be supported.

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Another mother, who requested anonymity and will be referred to as Becky, said her daughter - who has special educational needs, including help with dyslexia - had been "thriving" in Year 7 at the Fobbing Academy before Mossbourne took over.

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