noun phrase · academic
special educational needs
UK/ˌspɛʃəl ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənəl niːdz/US/ˌspɛʃəl ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəl niːdz/SPE·cial ed·u·CA·tion·al NEEDS
the additional learning requirements of students who have disabilities or learning difficulties
Examples
“Teachers receive specialised training to support pupils with special educational needs.”
“Inclusive classrooms ensure that students with special educational needs participate alongside their peers.”
“Assessments must be adapted to reflect the requirements of learners with special educational needs.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective teacher training and adequate funding are essential to meet the diverse requirements of pupils with special educational needs.”
Collocations
- children with special educational needs
- support for special educational needs
- identify special educational needs
Word family
Common mistakes
special needs children→children with special educational needs
special educational need→special educational needs
Say it for a higher band
5disabled children→6special needs→7+special educational needs
Synonyms
SEN (special needs)
Easily confused
special needs
“The school provides extra support for students with special needs.”
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