Section 32Part 12 — SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Meaning of "special educational needs"
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A student has "special educational needs" if, by reason of characteristics of body or mind personal to the student, the student's educational needs cannot be satisfied otherwise than by making exceptional provision in relation to the student; but this definition does not include a student for whom English is an additional language or a student who is gifted or talented.
Provision is exceptional in relation to a student if it is additional to or different from that which is made for the education of the generality of persons of equivalent age and description.
In the exercise of any power under this Part regard shall be had to the assumption that all persons have a unique combination of talents, aptitudes and abilities which necessarily impact their learning.
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