NI Curriculum

Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

Pupils with severe learning difficulties have very significant intellectual or cognitive impairments. Their cognitive and/or attainment levels are normally at or below the 0.01 percentile. This has a major effect on their ability to participate in the school curriculum without support. They may also have difficulties in mobility and coordination, communication and perception and the acquisition of self-help skills.

Thematic Units

Severe Learning Difficulties

These resources contain guidance and a variety of interactive activities to help pupils explore issues that will help them meet the challenges of independent adult life.

Talking about Thinking

Talking about Thinking

The ‘Talking about Thinking’ posters are an accessible, pupil-friendly version of the Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Framework and form part of the Think Pack resource. These posters have also been adapted to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs.