Further Information

This NHS- run page provides information on the different SEN conditions. There are also links to other relevant and useful pages:

https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Childrenwithalearningdisability/Pages/Education.aspx

Glossary of SEND Terms

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD - Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
BESD - Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
CAF - Common Assessment Framework

CCT - Complex Communication Team

CIASS - Communication and Interaction Support Service(including Autism)
CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
COP – Code of Practice
CP – Child Protection
EAL - English as an Additional Language
EHCP – Educational Health and Care Plan

EP – Educational Psychologist

FSM - Free School Meals
G&T – Gifted and Talented

IEP – Individual Education Plan
IPMHS – Integrated Primary Mental Health Service
KS – Key Stage
LA – Local Authority
LAC – Looked After Child
MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulty
NC – National Curriculum
OT – Occupational Therapist
RSA – Request for Statutory Assessment
SaLT – Speech and Language Therapy
SLCN – Speech Language and Communication Needs

SEN – Special Educational Needs
SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disability
SENDCO – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator

SEMH+L - Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Learning
VI – Visual Impairment

AI - Auditory Impairment