A statement, especially in the context of education for children with special needs, is an official document that outlines a child's specific learning needs and the support they require to meet those needs.
Essentially, it's a detailed description of:
- What a child can and cannot do: This section highlights the child's strengths and the areas where they need assistance.
- The specific help the child needs: This spells out the educational support, resources, and interventions required to help the child learn and develop.
Think of it as a personalized roadmap designed to ensure that a child with significant and complex special educational needs receives the right kind of help to thrive in their educational environment. These statements are typically reserved for a relatively small number of children with particularly challenging needs that require a very high level of support.
