Jargon Buster

• ARE - Age Related Expectations

• ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• CPD - Continuous Professional Development

• DBS - Disclosure & Barring Service

• GD - Greater Depth

• DFE - Department for Education

• EAL - English as an Additional Language

• EHCP - Educational Healthcare Plan

• EWO - Education Welfare Officer

• EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception)

• FAQ - Frequently asked questions

• FSM - Free School Meals

• HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• IT - Information Technology

• KS1 - Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)

• KS2 - Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6)

• LA - Local Authority

• LAC - Looked After Child

• LSA - Learning Support Assistant

• LGB - Local Governing Body

• NQT - Newly Qualified Teacher

• Ofsted - The Office for Standards in Education

• PAN - Pupil Admission Numbers

• PP - Pupil Premium

• PPA - Preparation, Planning and Assessment

• RQT - Recently Qualified Teacher

• SALT - Speech & Language Therapy

• SATS - Statutory Assessment Testing

• SDP - School Development Plan

• SEN - Special Educational Needs

• SENCo - Special Educational Needs Coordinator

• SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• SPAG - Spelling & Grammar

• SLT - Senior Leadership Team