SEND Abbreviations
Some commonly found abbreviations used when reading SEND information:
ARP/ARC
Additionally Resourced Provision/Additionally Resourced Centre
ASD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
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
SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCO
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SENTASS
The Special Educational Needs Teaching and Support Service (SENTASS)
SLCN
Speech Language Communication Needs
SPLD
Specific Learning Difficulties E.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
