Glossary of Terms

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Below you will find a glossary of terms that you may have heard regarding Special Educational Needs. The acronyms are broken down into there fullest terms, with an information web page linked if currently available.

ADD	Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
AS	Asperger syndrome
ASC	Autistic Spectrum Condition
ASD	Autistic Spectrum Disorder
BSAT	Behaviour Support Advisory Team
CAF	Common Assessment Framework
CAMHS	Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CCG	Clinical Commissioning Group
CDC	Child Development Centre
CIC	Child in Care
CYP	Children and Young People
DCO	Designated Clinical Officer
DCT	Disabled Children's Team
DfE	Department for Education
EHC	Education, Health and Care
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
IRC	Initial Record of Concern
ISF	Inclusive School Forum
ISPP	Inclusive School Provision Plan
ITT	Independent Travel Training
LA	Local Authority
LDA	Learning and Disability Assessment
LSAT	Learning Support Advisory Team
MLD	Moderate Learning Difficulty
MPFT	Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
OT	Occupational therapist
PfA	Preparing for Adulthood
PODS	Parents Opening Doors
RAS	Resource Allocation System
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
SLD	Severe Learning Difficulty
STEP	SEND Transition in Education Partnership
TAC	Team Around the Child
VI	Visual Impairment
YJS	Youth Justice System