Special school:  a school which is specially organised to make special educational provision for pupils with special educational needs and is for the time being approved by the Secretary of State under section 188 of the Education Act 1993.

Transitional arrangements:  legal provisions which provide for a smooth change-over from the legal regime established by the Education Act 1981 and the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulations 1983, to that established under the Education Act 1993 and the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulations 1994.

Transition Plan:  a plan which should form part of the first annual review after the child's 14th birthday, and any subsequent annual review.  The purpose of the plan is to draw together information from a range of individuals within and beyond the school, in order to plan coherently for the young person's transition to adult life.

Welsh Language Act:  advice on the Welsh Language Act and related matters can be obtained from the Welsh Language Board, Market Chambers, 5-7 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF1 2AT.