Jargon Buster
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| School Action |
Following the implementation of SEND reforms in September 2014 this has been replaced by Additional SEN Support. |
| School Action Plus |
Following the implementation of SEND reforms in September 2014 this has been replaced by Additional SEN Support. |
| SEN |
Children and young people have special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty which means they need extra support to help them learn or take part in activities in school or college. |
| SEND |
The new Children and Families Act came into force on 1st September 2014. The vision for the SEND reforms is that the views of children, young people and parents are at the heart of the system and that education, health and care services are joined up to help them achieve the best possible outcomes, including the skills for work and living independently.
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| SENDIASS |
SENDIASS stands for 'Special Educational Needs and Disability, Information, Advice and Support Service. They are a service who help young people to get the right support in their education and also to make sure that young people have a say in how that support works. They also support parents of children with a special educational need or disability. To find out more about SENDIASS go to http://www.portsmouthsendiass.info/en/YP:Young_People |
| Short Breaks |
Opportunities for disabled children and young people to spend time away from their family and do something fun. For example a day, evening, overnight or weekend activity. |
| Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator |
The person responsible for the planning of special educational needs within school or early years settings Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. |
| Special School |
A school which is specially organised to make special educational provision for pupils with special educational needs. |
| Specialist support |
Services specifically designed to support disabled children and young people, for example speech and language, short breaks or special education. |
| Specific Learning Difficulties |
Learning difficulties in specific areas, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. |
| Speech & Language Therapist |
A professional trained to give specialist assessments, advice and treatment for children with communication difficulties. |
| Statement of Special Educational Needs |
This has now been replaced by an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - it is a legal document that sets out a child’s needs and the extra help he/she should get. |
| Statutory |
In law. |
| Statutory Assessment |
This has now been replaced by an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHC Needs Assessment) |
| Statutory Services |
Services that the government provide, for example education, health or social care services from a local authority. |
