Severe Learning Difficulties

Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) have significant intellectual or cognitive impairments.  This has a major effect on their ability to participate in the school curriculum without support.  They may also have difficulties in mobility and co-ordination, communication and perception and the acquisition of self-help skills.  Pupils with severe learning difficulties will need support in all areas of the curriculum. 

They may also require teaching of self-help, independence and social skills.  Some pupils may use sign and symbols but most will be able to hold simple conversations.  Their attainments may be within the upper P scale range (P4-P8) for much of their school careers (that is below level 1 of the National Curriculum).

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