Updated: 12 October 2020

What educational supports are my child entitled to?

Firstly, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the following terms. 

AON - Assessment of Need SEN - Special Educational Needs
BOM - Board of Management SENCo – Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator
DES - Department of Education & Skills SENO - Special Education Needs Organiser
EBD - Emotional/Behavioural Disturbance SET - Special Education Teacher
GLD - General Learning Disability SLD - Specific Learning Disability
IEP - Individual Education Plan SLT - Speech & Language Therapist
NBSS - National Behaviour Support Service SNA - Special Needs Assistant
NCSE - National Council for Special Education SSLD - Specific Speech & Language Disorder
NEPS - National Education Psychological Service SSP / F - Student Support Plan / File
OT - Occupational Therapist


Possible supports can include (but aren't restricted to) autism classes, language exemptions, July provision and SNAs.

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