In Education there is a tendency to use acronyms when sharing information. The following list explains what some of the more common acronyms used mean. Please get in touch if you need to know the meaning of anything not written below.
ASD | Autistic Spectrum Disorder |
DCFS | Department for Children, Families and Schools |
EWO | Education Welfare Officer |
EYFS | Early Years Foundation Stage |
F1 | Foundation 1 (Nursery) |
F2 | Foundation 2 (Reception) |
FSM | Free School Meals |
H&S | Health and Safety |
HLTA | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
IBP | Individual Behaviour Plan |
IEP | Individual Education Plan |
INSET | In-Service Training |
KS1 | Key Stage 1 |
KS2 | Key Stage 2 |
LA | Local Authority |
MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulties |
PHSCE | Personal, Health, Social and Citizenship Education |
PPA | Planning, Preparation, Assessment |
OFTSED | Office for Standards in Education |
RE | Religious Education |
SATs | Standard Assessment Tests |
ADP | Academy Development Plan |
SENCO | Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator |
SEF | Self Evaluation Form |
SLT | Senior Leadership Team |
TA | Teaching Assistant |
