This annual statistical publication brings together the key information on pupils with SEN and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) in England. It draws on a range of statistics, most of which have previously been published, some of them as National Statistics.

The publication has been updated to follow the new departmental statistical release style which improves the clarity and presentation of the data and enhances accessibility through the use of alternative text for charts.

The publication also includes, for the first time, additional sections on participation and destinations of young people and incorporates data from the Ministry of Justice on appeals made to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) tribunals.

Additional information is also provided in the national and local authority tables, many of which include interactive elements providing statistics for a broader range of measures.