Glossary (A)

Advisory Teacher

A specialist teacher employed by the local education authority, based within SENDIS, to give advice to schools

Aiming High
Aiming High for Disabled Children is the name of the national government programme to improve and expand provision for disabled children and young people, and to improve access to information and services for them and their families. This transformation of services will help all children and young people with additional needs to access community leisure facilities.

Annual Review (AR)
A meeting that takes place within 12 months of the statement being written and then at least once a year to look at the details of a child's Statement of Special Educational Needs, to record the child's progress and plan for the year ahead. Teachers and parents / carers attend the review meeting. Other professionals involved are also invited. The child or young person is also invited to attend for all or part of the meeting.

Assessment
This involves building a picture of your child's abilities, difficulties, behaviour and his or her special educational needs and the support required to meet those needs.