Table 3.7: Main difficulty in learning of pupils with a Coordinated Support Plan, Record of Needs or an Individualised Education Programme in independent secondary schools, 2006 (1)
Impairment | Number | Rate per 1,000 pupils | Percentage distribution of main difficulty |
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Total | 218 | 12.2 | |
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Significant hearing impairment | - | - | - |
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Significant visual impairment | 2 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
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Significant physical or motor impairments | 8 | 0.4 | 3.7 |
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Significant language and speech disorder | 4 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
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Autistic spectrum disorder | 11 | 0.6 | 5.0 |
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Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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Learning difficulties: | | | |
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Moderate | 37 | 2.1 | 17.0 |
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Severe | 1 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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Profound | 1 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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Specific - in language and/or mathematics (including dyslexia) | 144 | 8.1 | 66.1 |
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Complex or multiple impairments: | | | |
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Dual sensory impairment | - | - | - |
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Moderate learning difficulties & significant additional impairments or disorders | 1 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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Severe learning difficulties & significant additional impairments or disorders | - | - | - |
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Profound learning difficulties and other | - | - | - |
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Other | 6 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
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(1) See background notes 8-12