Jargon Buster
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Jargon buster Glossary of common education and related terminology. Academies Academies are independent state-funded schools. These schools have more freedom over their finances, the curriculum they teach and teachers’ pay and conditions. These schools are funded directly by central government rather than by the local authority. Sponsors are held accountable for improving the performance of their schools. We are part of a Multi-academy Trust (MAT) called DBAT (Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust) Assessment Ways of judging how well pupils are progressing. Attainment What pupils accomplish. Core Curriculum English, Mathematics and Science – subjects which must be studied by all pupils. Curriculum All the courses and learning opportunities a school offers or course of study being followed by a pupil DBAT Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust – the MAT we belong to DfE The Department for Education - They are responsible for education and children's services in England. DSL Designated Safeguarding Lead - more information can be found here EAL English as an Additional Language - Refers to children whose first language(s) is/are not English and who may not yet be speaking English fluently or even at all. EWO Education Welfare Officer - Person employed by the Academy to help parents and the LA meet their statutory obligations in relation to school attendance. Exclusion A child may be excluded from school by the head teacher if they act in a way that prevents the teaching and learning of the school community. EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage - A framework for care and education of children from birth to five years of age. F1 Foundation 1 (Nursery) F2 Foundation 2 (Reception) FSM Free School Meals GTP Graduate Teacher Programme H&S Health and Safety HLTA Higher Level Teaching Assistant IBP Individual Behaviour Plan. A plan that is written for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This plan supports the child in meeting their targets. ILP Individual Learning Plan. A plan that is written for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This plan supports the child in meeting their targets. Inclusion A process by which schools, local authorities and other develop their cultures, policies and practices to include pupils. INSET In-Service Education and Training - Training for teachers which takes place during the school year. IT Information technology – all aspects of computing including coding. ITT Initial Teacher Training JLT Junior Leadership Team KS1 Key Stage 1 - 5-7 years old KS2 Key Stage 2 - 7-11 years old LA Local Authority MFL Modern Foreign Languages MLD Moderate Learning Difficulties N.N.E.B Nursery Nurse NQT Newly Qualified Teacher Ofsted The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is an independent organisation, which reports directly to Parliament. Ofsted inspects and regulates services which care for children and young people and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Ofsted sets out to raise standards in British schools through regular inspections. PE Physical Education PPA Planning, Preparation and Assessment time PHSCE Personal, Health, Social and Citizenship Education QTS Qualified Teacher Status RE Religious Education SATs Standard Attainment Tests/Tasks - National Curriculum Tests and Tasks which take place at the end of Key Stage 1 and at the end of Key Stage 2. SCITT School centred Initial Teacher Training SDP School Development Plan SEF Self Evaluation Form SEND Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Provision - Support for pupils with learning difficulties. SENDCO Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator SLD Severe Learning Difficulties SLT Senior Leadership Team SMSC Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development TA Teaching Assistant – may be working to support many children or on a 1:1 or 1:small group basis
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