Glossary of Terms

ADD	Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AP	Alternative Provision
ASD	Autistic Spectrum Disorder
CAMHS	Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
DfE	Department for Education
DLA	Disability Living Allowance
EAL	English as an Additional Language
EHCP	Education, Health and Care Plan
EP	Educational Psychologist
IPP	Individual Provision Plan
LA	Local Authority
LAC	Looked After Children
MLD	Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI	Multi-Sensory Impairment
OT	Occupational Therapy
SALT	Speech and Language Therapist
SLCN	Speech, Language and Communication Needs
SEMHD	Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
SEN	Special Educational Needs
SEND	Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
SENDCo	Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Co-ordinator. This is the teacher in school who is responsible for assessing, planning for and monitoring the progress of children with special needs.
SEND Code of Practice	The legal guidance for organisations that work with and support young children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
SENDIASS	Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service
SpLD	Specific Learning Difficulty
VI	Visual Impairment