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Definition of terms:
Here is a comprehensive list of terms found on this website.
Annual Review
Review of Statement by LEA that must occur at least annually
Code of Practice
Guidance for LEA’s & schools on how to identify, assess and provide for children with SEN
Connexions Service
Service to help 13-19 year olds make transitions to work and adult life.
Disagreement Resolution Service
Independent service to resolve disputes between parents, schools and LEA’s.
Early Years Action/Action Plus
Special Educational provision for pre-school children
Educational Psychologist
Person employed by the LEA to assess and advise on a child’s learning difficulties.
Final Statement
Agreed form of Statement of Special Educational Needs.
Inclusion Policy
Commitment to educate children with SEN in mainstream schools wherever possible.
Independent Parental Supporter (IPS)
Volunteer providing practical and emotional support to parents.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Programme of learning objectives and teaching strategies.
Local Education Authority (LEA)
The body responsible for schools and for assessing and providing for SEN.
Learning Difficulty
Significantly greater difficulty in learning than other children of the same age, or disability which hinders use of general educational facilities.
Mainstream School
School that caters for all pupils, including those with SEN.
Maintained School
School maintained by the LEA.
Named Officer
The person identified by the LEA to make arrangements for Statutory Assessment.
Note in Lieu of Statement
Information on a child’s SEN if a statement is not to be issued.
Preferred school
School chosen by parents where the LEA must consider placing your child.
Proposed Statement
The draft form of the statement, made available for comments and preferred school.
School Action/Action Plus
Special educational provision for children of school age.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A child has SEN if s/he has learning difficulties that require special educational provision.
Special Educational Provision
Additional or different education for children with SEN.
SENCO
A member of staff at school who has responsibility for coordinating special educational provision.
SENDIST
An independent body that hears appeals of parents against LEA decisions.
Special School
School that caters for children with Statements.
Statement of Special Educational Needs
Document which sets out all of a child’s SEN and how and where special provision will be made.
Statutory Assessment
The process for assessing SEN not met by School Action or Early Action Plus.