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

Education Health Care Plan 

IT

Information Technology

MLD

Moderate Learning Difficulties

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

SENDCO

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator

SENDOS

The Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Outreach Support

SLCN

Speech Language Communication Needs

SPLD

Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia