Types of SEND
| SEN |
Special educational needs. A pupil has SEN if they need special educational provision due to a learning difficulty or disability |
| SEND | Special educational needs and disability. Both terms are used, often interchangeably |
| Areas of need |
4 broad categories are used to describe a pupil’s SEN. They are:
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| ASD | Autistic spectrum disorder |
| GLD | Global learning difficulties |
| HI | Hearing impairment |
| MLD | Moderate learning difficulties |
| PMLD | Profound and multiple learning difficulties |
| SEMH | Social, emotional and mental health |
| SLCN | Speech, language and communication needs |
| SLD | Severe learning difficulties. Can also refer to speech and language difficulties |
| SpLD | Specific learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia |
| VI | Visual impairment |
Accessibility plan A document that sets out how a school plans to improve accessibility for its pupils with disabilities Annual review A review of a pupil's education, health and care (EHC) plan carried out by the LA at least every 12 months Assessment (or EHC needs assessment) An initial assessment, carried out by the LA, which decides whether a child or young