SEND Master Glossary and Support Framework

A comprehensive, practitioner-friendly reference tool covering a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), designed for use in schools, alternative provisions, and support settings.

This resource is structured into clear categories aligned with the four broad areas of need:

• Cognition and Learning
• Communication and Interaction
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Sensory and Physical

It also includes additional sections for:

• Genetic and Medical Conditions
• Contextual and Environmental Factors

Each condition is presented in a clear, accessible format with:

• A concise overview of key characteristics
• Practical, classroom-based strategies
• Related conditions to support understanding of overlap and co-occurrence

This makes the document ideal for:

• Teachers and support staff
• SENCOs and trainee SENCOs
• Alternative provision settings
• Early career teachers building SEND knowledge