Profound, severe, and complex needs special schools
Severe learning difficulties (SLD) are where children are likely to need support in all areas of the curriculum and with associated difficulties such as mobility and communication. Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) are where children are likely to have severe and complex learning difficulties as well as a physical disability or sensory impairment.
Broad area of need category as referenced on your child's EHC plan: cognition and learning