A child or young person with cognition and learning needs may learn at a slower pace than others their age.  They may have difficulties accessing elements of the curriculum, or difficulties with organisational and memory skills.  Learning difficulties include:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia.