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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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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

It said those living in poverty, or with special educational needs, are also more likely to be Neet.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It said it recommended students uses the existing 12 and 13 route public buses by Stagecoach, and that children with special educational needs and disabilities may be eligible for additional support.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Phoebe is no longer able to continue working as a special educational needs teacher due to her symptoms and uses a wheelchair.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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