SEN Jargon Buster
Feeling overwhelmed by the acronyms and jargon commonly used in SEN? We've compiled the ultimate jargon buster to help you navigate this journey with confidence and ease.
ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ASC: Autism Spectrum Condition
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
AR: Annual Review
CAMHS: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
CLA: Child Looked After
EHCP: Education, Health & Care Plan
EP: Educational Psychologist
HI: Hearing Impairment
HLTA: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
IEP: Individual Education Plan
LA: Local Authority
Local Offer: a directory of information, published by the Local Authority, about support & services available for children & young people with SEND & their families
Maintained schools: funded & controlled by the Local Authority
MLD: Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI: Multi-Sensory Impairment
OT: Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PBS: Positive Behaviour Support
PD: Physical Disability
PEP: Personal Education Plan
PMLD: Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties
PR: Parental Responsibility
PT: Physiotherapy/Physiotherapist
SALT/SLT: Speech & Language Therapy/Therapist
SEN: Special Educational Needs
SEN Base: A space for pupils with SEN in a mainstream school setting.
SEND: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
SENDIASS: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Information, Advice & Support Service
SENDCo: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator
SEMH: Social, Emotional & Mental Health
SLCN: Speech, Language & Communication Needs
SLD: Severe Learning Difficulties
SpLD: Specific Learning Difficulties
TA: Teaching Assistant
VI: Visual Impairment