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  

EHCP - Educational Health Care Plan 

IT  - Information Technology  

MLD  - Moderate Learning Difficulties  

PSA  - Parent Support Adviser  

SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities  

SENDCo - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator  

SENDOS - Special Education Needs and Disabilities Outreach Service  

SLCN  - Speech Language Communication Needs  

SPLD  - Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia