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In the third part of our series on inclusion, <B>Collette Drifte</B> looks at how to make sure your setting is supportive for those children with sensory and physical difficulties

Sensory and physical difficulties is one of the four broad areas of special educational needs outlined in the 2001 SEN Code of Practice.

Some children may have a single sensory or physical disability such as partial hearing or motor control difficulties. Others might experience multiple disabilities such as deaf- blindness or cerebral palsy and partial sight. Often the child will already be involved with other professionals who are specialists, and you should liaise with these agencies.

Here are some general tips to make sure your setting is user-friendly for those children who have a sensory or physical disability.

For children who have partial sight or are blind:

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