16% (11,847) of Liverpool's school-age population receive SEND support; 4% higher than the national average.
3% (2,163) have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP); in line with the national average.
These pupils have a wide range of support needs but the most prevalent are Speech, Language and Communication (2,916 pupils); Social, Emotional and Mental Health (2,414); Autism Spectrum Disorders.(1,967)
Sources: DfE, 2019; Liverpool City Council, 2019