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The Special Education Section of the Board is responsible for identifying and assessing children who may have special educational needs and for securing appropriate provision for any child on whom a statutory assessment has been carried out, resulting in a statement of special educational needs. The procedure is carried out, resulting in a statement of special educational needs. The procedure is carried out in accordance with the Education (N Ireland) Order 1996 and the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs. In addition to a number of special schools and special units, a range of support services is provided to assist mainstream schools to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs. Further details are contained in the Board’s Special Educational Needs Policy or are available from the Education Officer (Special Education). For Further Information |
