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Special Educational Needs

Also known as: SEN, Special Needs Education, Special Education

An educational framework referring to children who experience difficulties in learning that require additional or different educational provision. SEN encompasses a broad range of conditions including cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and language disorders. In many countries, SEN schools provide specialized education, though inclusive education models increasingly integrate students with special needs into mainstream classrooms with appropriate support and accommodations.

Category: education · policy

Related: Mainstream inclusion · Cognitive Disability · Inclusive Education

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