Glossary of Terms

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Below you will find a glossary of terms that you may hear regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Click on the red links for more information.

ADHD	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
AS	Autism
ASC	Adult Social Care
BeeU (CAMHS)	Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
BSAT	Behaviour Support Advisory Team
CDC	Child Development Centre
CIC	Child in Care
CYP	Children and Young People
CWD	Children with Disabilities
DCO	Designated Clinical Officer
DfE	Department for Education
EHCNA	Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment
EHCP	Education, Health and Care Plan
ELSA	Emotional Literacy Support Assistants
EP	Educational Psychologist
EPS	Educational Psychology Service
EYAT	Early Years Advisory Teacher
EYFS	Early Years Foundation Stage
EYIF	Early Years Inclusion Fund
HI	Hearing Impairment
HT	Healthier Together
ICB	Integrated Care Board
IRC	Initial Record of Concern
ISF	Inclusive School Forum
ISPP	Inclusive School Provision Plan
ITT	Independent Travel Training
LA	Local Authority
LD	Learning Disabled
LDA	Learning and Disability Assessment
LSAT	Learning Support Advisory Team
MLD	Moderate Learning Difficulty
MPFT	Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
ND	Neurodiversity
OT	Occupational therapist
PfA	Preparing for Adulthood
PLMD	Profound and Multiple Learning Disability
PODS	Parents Opening Doors
SALT	Speech and Language Therapy
SEN	Special Educational Needs
SENCO	Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SEND	Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities
SENDIST	Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Tribunal
SEND IASS	Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Information, Advice and Support Servic
SIS	Sensory Inclusion Service
SLCN	Speech, Language and Communication Needs
STEP	SEND Transition in Education Partnership
VI	Visual Impairment
VS	Virtual School
YJS	Youth Justice System