Inclusion - Glossary of Terms

Below are listed a range of definitions to describe terminology used to describe aspects of Inclusion. Please note that these are in alphabetical order.

 A - CL

Annual Review
The review of a Statement of Special Educational Needs with a Local Authority (LA). This must be completed within 12 months of making the Statement and then on an annual basis with an interim review every 6 months for children in early years.

Attachment
Attachment behaviour is shown when babies and young children actively seek close relationships with their parents and other primary caregivers.

Audiologist
A person who works to enable communication for children and adults experiencing speech and language problems due to hearing loss.

Birth to Five Service (BFS)
Birth to Five Service was previously known as the Early Years Support Service. The Early Years Advisory Teacher will support the pre-school in meeting the needs of all children including those with special needs.

Cognitive
Thought processes that involve reasoning, evaluation, problem solving and information processing. Associated with knowing, understanding and awareness.

Common Assessment Framework - (CAF)
A standardised approach to conducting an assessment of a child's additional needs and deciding how those needs should be met.

Carer
A person named by a local authority to care for a child for whom the social services department has parental responsibility.  The carer may qualify as a parent for the purposes of the Education Acts.

Clinical Psychologist
A psychologist who works with the family and their child and setting with regard to developmental and behavioural issues.

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