This Progression Guidance has been developed by the National Strategies and the DCSF as part of the commitment in the Children's Plan 2007 to provide better data for schools on the progress being made by learners with special educational needs, learning difficulties and disabilities (SEN/LDD).

The purpose of this guidance is to raise expectations and set out the evidence of the progress already being made by learners with SEN/LDD. The focus is on those working below age-related expectations.

The guidance focuses on the attainment and progress of learners with SEN/LDD in English, mathematics and science. However, the interdependence between attainment and the wider ‘well-being’ outcomes is also recognised. Schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) now have a duty to promote the well-being of their learners.

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