Additional Support For Learning

A child or young person is said to have 'additional support needs' if they need more help with their education.  Additional support can mean any kind of extra assistance that is more than or different from the education provided in school.

Examples of when additional support will be required include when the child has:

• Difficulties with mainstream approaches to learning 
• Disability or health needs, such as motor or sensory impairment, learning difficulties or autistic spectrum disorder  
• Family circumstances such as young people who are carers or parents