SNE data

SNE Data

	Data available
Number of compulsory school aged pupils (including those with SENs)	Public Sector	Private Sector	Total	Year of reference	Notes and Source
	4,481,022	57,741	4,538,763	2005	Source: Ministry of National Education.
Number of compulsory school aged pupils who have SENs (in all educational settings)	Public Sector	Private Sector	Total	Year of reference	Notes and Source
	*	*	138,734	2005	Source: Ministry of National Education. * Data is collected in all compulsory schools without the division for public and non-public schools. There is no data available about pupils with SEN in public and non-public settings.
Pupils with SENs in segregated settings	Public Sector	Private Sector	Total	Year of reference	Notes and Source
Pupils with SENs in segregated settings	*	*	70,228	2005	Source: Ministry of National Education.
Pupils with SENs in inclusive settings	Public Sector	Private Sector	Total	Year of reference	Notes and Source
Pupils with SENs in inclusive settings	*	*	68,506	2005	Source: Ministry of National Education.
Compulsory age phase	Children start at 6 and education is compulsory until the age of 18.
Clarification of Public - Private sector education	In line with the Education Act of 1991, schools can be public and non-public. A public school is an educational institution established by the central administration, local/district/regional authorities, other legal body or by an individual person. It provides free education, implements core curricula and assessment procedures established by the relevant minister of education. A non-public school is an educational institution run by the legal bodies or individual persons on the basis of their incorporation into the register of non-public schools. Non-public schools are financed within the framework of a general subsidy from the State Budget and additionally by fees received from parents and funds. Non–public schools in Poland have the right to issue school certificates that are recognised by all other schools and by the universities. Most non–public schools have small numbers of pupils and small classes.
Legal Definition of SEN	Special Needs Education concerns children and youths with developmental disabilities who require special organisation of work, working methods and special equipment. It can take place in general schools, integration schools/ classes, or special schools/ classes. Special Education covers the following groups of pupils with special educational needs: - pupils with slight mental disability - pupils with moderate and severe mental disability - pupils with deep mental disability - deaf pupils - pupils with hearing impairment, - blind pupils - pupils with visual impairment, - physically disabilities pupils - chronically ill pupils - psychiatric pupils - autistic pupils and pupils with multiply disability - pupils with social and behavioural problems - pupils with speaking and communication problems. SNE is regulated by the Act on School Education of 7 September 1991, with further amendments and the resolution of Minister of National Education about special needs education. All students with SEN receive the assistance from Psychological and Educational Services Centres free of charge and on the voluntary basis. Results of psychological, pedagogical and medical assessment serve as a basis for qualifying pupils for suitable forms of education (general schools, integration schools, special schools) although the final decision is up to the parents.