SEND Abbreviations
Some commonly found abbreviations used when reading SEND information:
ARP
Additionally Resourced Provision
ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
CYPS
Children’s and Young Peoples Service (Previously known as CAMHS)
EAL
English as an Additional Language
IT
Information Technology
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulties
PSA
Parent Support Adviser
SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCO
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SEND OS
The Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Outreach Support
SLCN
Speech Language Communication Needs
SPLD
Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
Updated September 2022