This glossary provides definitions and explanations of terms used in our SEN Information Report and other terms which you may encounter when finding out about SEND.
ARP/ARC Additionally Resourced Provision/Additionally Resourced Centre
ASD Autistic Spectrum Disorder
CYPS Children’s and Young Peoples Service (Previously known as CAMHS)
EAL English as an Additional Language
ICT Information Communication Technology
Key Stage One Pupils in year 1 to 2 (aged 5-7 years)
Key Stage Two Pupils in years 3 to 6 (aged 7-11 years)
MLD Moderate Learning Difficulties
PSA Parent Support Advisor
SEAL Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning.
SEN Special Educational Needs
SEND Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCO Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SENTASS The Special Educational Needs Teaching and Support Service
SLCN Speech Language Communication Needs
SPLD Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia