Useful Terms
Appeal - Parents have a statutory right of appeal against certain decisions
Advisory Teacher - A specially qualified and experienced teacher who provides additional advice
Code of Practice - A guide for schools and LEAs about the help they give to children with special education needs
Educational Psychologist - Someone who is qualified in both psychology and teaching employed by the LEA to advise and help teachers and where necessary, to make recommendations to the LEA on providing for the needs of some children
Individual Education Plan (IEP) - A plan written in collaboration with parents and professionals to help a child educationally
Local Education Authority - The department of your local council (Torfaen) responsible for providing education
Mainstream School - An ordinary school
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) - A teacher in a school who has special responsibility for co-ordinating SEN provision with the school