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Educational jargon
In all fields of work jargon and acronyms are used that are known and understood by employees, but not necessarily by everyone else. We know that school staff use terminology and abbreviations that ma [..]
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Booster classes
Additional classes offered, free of charge, by teachers to Year 5 or Year 6 pupils at the school to support lower performing pupils to improve at a faster rate and reach higher standards.
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Conferencing
Each term teachers meet with pupils, one-to-one, to discuss their progress towards their targets and any other key issues related to their learning. These tutorials are called conferences.
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DFE
The Department for Education. This is the government ministry responsible for education in this country.
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eal
English as an Additional Language. The performance of EAL pupils needs to be tracked closely, especially in the early stages of learning English, as these children face an additional educational [..]
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Enrichment
Additional provision offered at our school to challenge those pupils who are performing at the very highest standards. Extra classes are offered to pupils in Years 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pupils in Year 6 [..]
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EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage. In simple terms: nursery and reception. This is one of the defined stages in children’s education.
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HLTA
Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This refers to a teaching assistant who has received some additional training and is able to take on a greater level of responsibility.
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ICT
Information, Communication Technology: using computers, programmable toys, cameras and other technological devices. ICT is a curriculum subject and children at our school are taught how to use ICT [..]
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IEP
Individual Education Plan. All statemented pupils (see below) must have an individual Education Plan every term. Parents should get a copy of these plans and the progress a pupil has made should b [..]
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