Assessing Pupils' Progress - APP is a structured approach to periodically assessing maths, science, reading, writing and speaking and listening skills.

English as an Additional Language - Refers to children whose first language(s) is/are not English and who may not yet be speaking English fluently or even at all.

Early Years Foundation Stage - A framework for care and education of children from birth to five years of age.

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Education Welfare Officer - Person employed by the Local Authority to help parents and the LA meet their statutory obligations in relation to school attendance.

English for Speakers of Other Languages or English as a Second or Other Language - If English is not your main language you can take part in a course to help you improve your English. These courses are called ESOL.

Free School Meals

Gifted and Talented

Graduate Teacher Programme

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Information and Communication Technology

In-Service Education and Training - Training for teachers which takes place during the school year.

Initial Teacher Training

Key Stage 1 - 5-7 years old

Key Stage 2 - 7-11 years old

Local Authority

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Plan

Modern Foreign Languages

Moderate Learning Difficulties

Newly Qualified Teacher

Physical Education

Planning, Preparation and Assessment Time

Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Religious Education

Standard Attainment Tests/Tasks - National Curriculum Tests and Tasks which take place at the end of Key Stage 1 and at the end of Key Stage 2.

Special Educational Needs Provision - Support for pupils with learning difficulties.

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Severe Learning Difficulties

Senior Leadership Team