Special Needs - Abbreviations and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
| ARP/ARC | Additionally Resourced Provision / Additionally Resourced Centre |
| ASD | Autistic Spectrum Disorder |
| CAMHS | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service |
| CYPS | Children’s and Young Peoples Service (Previously known as CAMHS) |
| EAL | English as an Additional Language |
| ICT | Information Communication Technology |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulties |
| PSA | Parent Support Advisor |
| SEN | Special Educational Needs |
| SEND | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities |
| SENCO | Special Educational Needs Coordinator |
| SENTA | Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant |
| SENTASS | The Special Educational Needs Teaching and Support Service |
| SLCN | Speech Language Communication Needs |
| SPLD | Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia |