Glossary of Terms

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