SEND Glossary
SEND Glossary
We understand that there are a lot of SEND Acronyms used in Education. We hope this glossary will be useful for you, please ask if you need support.
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ASC/D Autistic Spectrum Condition/ Disorder
BSL British Sign Language
CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
DfE Department for Education
EHC Plan Education Health Care Plan
EP Educational Psychologists
EPS Educational Psychology Services
EWO Education Welfare Officer
EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage
KS1 Key Stage 1 – Years 1 & 2
KS2 Key Stage 2 – Years 3 – 6
LA Local Authority
MLD Moderate Learning Difficulties
Ofsted Office for standards in education
PECS Picture exchange communication system
PMLD Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
SALT Speech and Language Therapy
SEN Special Educational Needs
SENCO Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
SEND Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENDIASS Special Educational Needs and Disablities Information Advice and Support Service
SLCN Speech, Language and Communication Needs
SLD Severe Learning Difficulties
SMART targets Specific-Measurable- Achievable- Realistic-Time- Related Targets
TA Teaching Assistant