The aim of the East Riding JSNA website, is to describe the population of children and young people aged 0-24 (up to 25th birthday) years within the East Riding, with identified special educational needs. As opposed to creating one overall JSNA document, which can quickly become out of date, we are instead using this website which will be updated as and when new intelligence becomes available, although the SEND JSNA pages do contain downloadable files. Click here to find out more.

All of these pages can be accessed from the menu bar at the top (under ‘Childrens’ and then choosing ‘Vulnerable Groups’) or by clicking any of the bullet points above. The pages contain many sections that can be expanded and collapsed again by clicking within the first line of text. Look for sections beginning with a white arrow, pointing to the right.

The SEND section of the JSNA website has been divided into 4 main pages.

• This introductory SEND page
• A specific page for East Riding children and young people with an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
• A separate page for pupils with SEN support in East Riding schools
• A Preparation for Adulthood for Young people with SEND page

Children and young people with an EHC plan maintained by East Riding of Yorkshire Council: there have been increasing numbers of EHC plans annually. More than half are placed within mainstream schools (a higher proportion than region or national) and less than a fifth placed within special schools (lower than regional and national averages). ‘Social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH)’ is the primary need with the highest count in EHC plans. There are higher rates (per head of population) of EHC plans within the most deprived communities of the East Riding.

Children and young people with an EHC plan in East Riding schools*: numbers have been increasing year on year, most are males and a higher proportion are in primary and secondary schools compared to the national average. Speech, Language, and Communications needs is the most common need (note this is not highlighted in the summary infographic table above) and there is a higher eligibility for free school meals than non-SEN pupils. *Note: not of all of these pupils will be maintained by the East Riding local authority.

Educational attainment of children and young people with an EHC plan in East Riding schools: higher educational attainment outcomes in the East Riding than region and national averages (in contrast to pupils with SEN support who are lower than the two comparators).

Pupils with SEN Support in East Riding Schools: numbers have been increasing in East Riding schools, but the proportion is lower than the national average. Moderate learning difficulties is the most common need. Children with SEN Support in the East Riding generally have lower educational outcomes compared to regional and national averages.

Preparation for Adulthood: when compared to the region and national averages, the East Riding has generally had a higher proportion of children with SEN (aged over 16) participating in education and training and a lower rate of NEET. Adults with learning difficulties have experienced an increase in independent living but a reduction in paid employment. 

There are 2 stages of support for meeting the needs of children with SEN, outlined below:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support is the process schools and similar settings use to identify and meet the needs of children with special educational needs.
• An Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) is a higher level of support than SEN Support for children with special educational needs, determined by a formal assessment (EHC Needs assessment) and is a legal document which describes a child or young person’s aged up to 25 special educational needs, the support they need, and the outcomes they would like to achieve.

In the Code of Practice Children’s SEN are generally thought of in the following broad areas of need:

• Communication and interaction includes speech, language and communication need (SLCN) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Cognition and learning – Learning difficulties cover a wide range of needs, including:
  • Moderate Learning difficulty (MLD)
  • Severe Learning difficulty (SLD)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning difficulty (PMLD)
  • Specific Learning difficulty (SpLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Sensory and/or physical needs includes vision impairment (VI), hearing impairment (HI), multi-sensory impairment (MSI) and physical disability (PD).

Key points from the findings include:

• SEND awareness and self-management: Young people with SEND reflect on their own needs and difficulties at school and describe the strategies they use to manage their learning and emotional well-being, such as wearing headphones, fidgeting or accessing sensory spaces.
• Belonging, inclusion and perceived social judgement: Young people with SEND value having friends and feeling part of a group, but they also face challenges such as bullying, exclusion and labelling. They suggest ways to promote inclusion, such as school clubs, recognising diverse achievements and raising awareness of differences.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to needs: Young people with SEND have different learning preferences and support needs, and they appreciate when staff and schools are flexible and responsive to their individual needs. They also want to be involved in decision-making about their education and support.
• SEND systems and processes: Parents, carers and staff share their views and experiences of navigating the SEND systems and processes, such as obtaining a diagnosis, an EHCP or a school place. They identify challenges such as complexity, inconsistency, delays and lack of accountability. They also suggest systemic changes to improve the provision of support.

Please click here to go to the ONS web-page.

• Children and Young People aged 0-25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the East Riding of Yorkshire

This is a major part of the SEND reforms which aims to transform the way children, young people and their families can access services and achieve their aspirations. Click anywhere within this paragraph to expand it.

The website can be found here: Home (eastridinglocaloffer.org.uk). Information and support is separated into 6 sections, Education, Health, Care & Support, Leisure, Money, and Adulthood. A directory of services and groups can also be searched.

• UK Government, Department for Education. Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2022/23
• UK Government, Department for Education. Education, health and care plans, Reporting Year 2023
• Local area Special Educational Needs and Disabilities report for East Riding of Yorkshire Council (LG Inform)
• Speech, language and communication needs assessment report for East Riding of Yorkshire, 2019 (PHE)
• Educational experiences of young people with special educational needs and disabilities in England (Office for National Statistics)
• Health and Wellbeing in East Riding of Yorkshire: A Focus on Children (LG Inform)
• Children in Need and Care in East Riding of Yorkshire (LG Inform)
• Child Health Profile for the East Riding, 2023 (OHID)
• Learning Disability Profile for the East Riding (OHID)