Common Acronyms

ADD

attention deficit disorder

MLD

moderate learning difficulty

ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ODD

oppositional defiant disorder

ASC

autistic spectrum condition

occupational therapist

ASD

autistic spectrum disorder

PDA

pathological demand avoidance

CAF

common assessment framework

PEP

personal education plan (for looked after children)

CAMHS

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

PLP

personal learning plan

CIN

Child in Need

PMLD

profound and multiple learning difficulties

CoP

Code of Practice

pupil premium

child protection

PSHE

personal, social and health education

CYP

children and young people

PSP

pastoral support plan

DDA

Disability discrimination act

RAD

reactive attachment disorder

EAL

English as an additional language

SALT

speech and language therapy

EHCP

education health care plan

SDQ

strengths and difficulties questionnaire

educational psychologist

SEND

special educational needs and disabilities

EYFS

Early years Foundation Stage

SENDCo

special educational needs coordinator

FAS

Foetal Alcohol syndrome

SENSS

special educational needs support service

FASD

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders

SLCN

speech, language and communication needs

FSM

free school meals

SLD

severe learning difficulty

GLD

Global learning delay

SLT

school leadership team

hearing impaired

selective mutism (formerly known as elective mutism)

HLTA

higher level teaching assistant

SpLD

specific learning difficulty

IEP / ISP

individual education plan/ individual support plan

SPDs

sensory processing disorders

IRP

independent review panel

Teaching assistant / teacher assessment

LAC

looked after children

TAC / F

team around the child / family

local offer

visually impaired