The best start in life for all our children.
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service
CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CIN - Child in Need
CP - Child Protection
EAL - English as a Second Language
EHF - Early Help Form
EP - Educational Psychologist
ESOL - English for speakers of another language
EWO - Education Welfare Officer
EYFS - Early Year’s Foundation Stage
FSM - Free School Meals
IT - Information Technology
INSET - In Service Educational Training
KS1 - Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
KS2 - Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5, and 6)
LA - Local Authority
LAC - Looked After Children
LSA - Learning Support Assistant
NQT - Newly Qualified Teacher
OFSTED - Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
PE - Physical Education
PR - Parental Responsibility
PPA - Planning, Preparation and Assessment
PSA - Parent Support Advisor
QA - Quality Assurance
SATS - Standard Attainment Tests/Tasks
SALT - Speech and Language Therapy
SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCO - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
SLT - Senior Leadership Team
TA - Teaching Assistant
TAF - Team Around the Family