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The frequency (number and percentage) of specific types of SEN in the 565 children with a documented special educational need*
| SEN type | N | % |
| Behaviour, emotional and social difficulties | 52 | 9.2 |
| Hearing impairment | 43 | 7.6 |
| Learning difficulties | 77 | 13.6 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 416 | 73.6 |
| Other | 81 | 14.3 |
*Some children had more than one type of SEN specified, so the percentages total >100.
SEN, special educational needs.
