What does is mean if a child has a statement of special needs?

A statement of special needs is a legal document put together by health and education professionals, in conjunction with parents. The statement lists the childs different identified needs, such as behaviour, learning, physical, medical and self help ect. To be granted a statement, the child must have significant needs over other children of their age. These needs are so significant, a statement is required to enable extra support and provision for the child. The statement makes clear what people working with the child need to do, what the targets and outcomes for the child need to be, what extra support the goverment will pay for, and what extra support is needed outside of school (non educational).