Glossary of Terms

Below you will find a glossary of terms that you may hear regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Acronym	Phrase
ADHD	Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
AP	Alternative Provision
APDR	Assess Plan Do Review
AR	Annual Review
AS	Autism
ASC	Adult Social Care
CAMHS STW	Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
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
DS	Down's Syndrome
EHCNA	Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment
EHCP	Education, Health and Care Plan
EHE	Elective Home Education
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
HHAH	Happy Healthy and Active Holidays
HI	Hearing Inclusion
HT	Healthier Together
ICB	Integrated Care Board
ISF	Inclusive School Forum
ITT	Independent Travel Training
LA	Local Authority
LD	Learning Disabled
LSAT	Learning Support Advisory Team
MLD	Moderate Learning Difficulty
MPFT	Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
ND	Neurodiversity
NEN	Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN)
OT	Occupational Therapist
PB	Personal Budget
PEGS	Parental Education Growth Support
PfA	Preparing for Adulthood
PINS	Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools
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
SEND CoP	Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years
SENDIST	Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Tribunal
SEND IASS	Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Information, Advice and Support Service
SIS	Sensory Inclusion Service
SLCN	Speech, Language and Communication Needs
VI	Visual Inclusion
VS	Virtual School
WTPP	Working Together for Parent Participation

Last updated : 12 October 2026