This is a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations that you may see when reading information about our school both online and in our prospectus. We hope you find it useful and helpful.
APS | Average Points Score |
AfL | Assessment for Learning |
APP | Assessing Pupil Progress |
DFE | Department for Education |
EAL | English as an Additional Language |
FSM | Free School Meals |
EYFS | Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception classes) |
KS1 | Key Stage 1 |
KS2 | Key Stage 2 |
LA | Local Authority |
NoR | Number of children registered at a school |
Ofsted | Office for Standards in Education |
SEND | Special Education Needs/Disabilities |
EP | Educational Psychologist |
S&L | Speaking and Listening |
TA | Teaching Assistant |
ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
ARE | Age Related Expectations |
ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
AST | Advanced Skills Teacher |
AUP | Acceptable User Policy |
BESD | Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties |
CLA | Children Looked After |
DBS | Disclosure and Barring Service |
DPA | Data Protection Act |
ECM | Every Child Matters |
FFT | Fischer Family Trust |
RAISE(online) | Ofsted document which provides data comparing KS1 and KS2 results with National results |
G&T | Gifted and Talented |
HLTA | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
IEP | Individual Education Plan |
IBP | Individual Behaviour Plan |
ICT | Information and Communication Technology |
MFL | Modern Foreign Languages |
PEP | Personal Education Plan |
SEF | Self Evaluation Form |
SIP | School Improvement Plan |
SLT | Senior Leadership Team |
SMSC | Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (development) |
TLR | Teaching and Learning Responsibilities |
VA | Value Added |
VLE | Virtual Learning Environment |
WALT | We Are Learning To |
WILF | What I Am Looking For |