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Support in School
There are many ways that school can give you support, depending on what you need. You might have to have an assessment so that the school can find out what your needs are and how they or other people can help you.
Depending on your circumstances you might have your needs written up in a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
There is a Code of Practice in Wales that outlines what schools and local education authorities should do when someone needs support in school.
The support for learning that can be given will be varied but could include:
- A person to take notes for you
- A person to read information for you
- Help to organise your work
- A laptop computer
If you feel that you really need support with your learning in school then you, or your parents, need to speak to one of your teachers or to the special needs co-ordinator (known as the SENCO).
Personal support in school
Some students may also get personal care support.
This could include:
- Help with eating
- Help with moving around the school
- Help with going to the toilet and changing
For more information please go to: www.gov.uk/rights-disabled-person/education-rights
