Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
AAC: Alternative or Augmentative Communication
ARC: Autistic Resourced Centre
ASC: Autistic Spectrum Condition
BRP: Better Reading Partners
C&I: Communication and Interaction
C&L: Cognition and Learning
CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
ChIN: Child in Need
COP: Code of Practice
EHCP: Education Health and Care Plan
EHR: Early Help Record
EP: Educational Psychologist
FSW: Family Support Worker
HI: Hearing Impairment
ICT: Information Communication Technology
IEP: Individual Education Plan
IPP: Individual Play Plan
LAC: Looked After Children
MLD: Moderate Learning Difficulties
OT: Occupational Therapist
PD: Physical Disability
PSA: Parent Support Advisor
S: Statement
SALT: Speech and Language Therapy
SCID: Social Communication Interaction Difficulties
SEMH: Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SENAT: Special Educational Needs Assessment Team
SENCO: Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SEND: Special Educational Needs and Disability
SENDIASS: Special Educational Needs and Disability Independent Advice Support Service
SENRAP: Special Educational Needs Resources and Assessment Panel
SLCN: Speech, Language and Communication Needs
SLD: Severe Learning Difficulties
SpLD: Specific Learning Difficulties (including Dyslexia)
SRP: Special Resourced Provision
SRPCO: Special Resourced Provision Coordinator
SS: School Support
TA: Teaching Assistant
TAC: Team Around the Child
TAF: Team Around the Family
TaMHS: Targeting Mental Health in Schools
VI: Visual Impairment