ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
AS – Asperger Syndrome
ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder
AWPU – Age Weighted Pupil Unit
CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CIASS – Communication and Interaction (including autism) Support Service
CoP SEND – Code of Practice
CPD – Continuing Professional Development
EAL – English as an Additional Language
EHCP – Education, Health and Care Plan
EP – Educational Psychologist
EPS – Educational Psychology Service
EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage
EYFSP – Early Years Foundation Stage Profile
FE – Further Education
FSM – Free School Meals
GB – Governing Body
HI – Hearing Impairment
HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant
IEP – Individual Education Plan
LA – Local Authority
LAWSS – Learning and Wellbeing Support Service
LAC – Looked After Child
LDD – Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
MGSS – Minority Group Support Services
MSI – Multi-sensory Impairment
NQT – Newly Qualified Teacher
OT – Occupational Therapy
PCF – Parent Carer Forum
PPS – Parent Partnership Service
PSHE – Personal, Social and Health Education
SEMHD – Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
SENCO – Special educational Needs Co-ordinator
SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENDIST – First-Tier Tribunal, SEN and Disability
SLCN – Speech, Language and Communication Needs
SLT or SALT – Speech and Language Therapy or Therapist
SpLDv – Specific Learning Difficulty (dyslexia)
TA – Teaching Assistant
VI – Visual impairment