Glossary of Terms

Teacher talk can be confusing!
Here are a few terms to help us understand each other better.

• TA: Teaching Assistant
• NQT: Newly Qualified Teacher
• FSM: Free School Meals
• G&T: Gifted and Talented
• IEP: Individual Education Plan
• INSET: In-service Training
• SDP: School Development Plan
• NC: National Curriculum
• OFSTED: Office For Standards in Education
• DBS: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Peripatetic Teacher: Specialist Music Teacher
• PPA: Planning, Preparation and Assessment
• EYFS: Early Years Foundation Stage
• KS1: Years 1 - 2
• KS2: Years 3 - 6
• PP: Pupil Premium
• SEND: Special Educational Needs & Disability
• SENCO: Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
• EAL: English as an Additional Language
• Support Group: Organises fundraising opportunities for the school