{"id":113,"date":"2022-05-24T15:03:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learningtoteach.routledge.com\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:29:08","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/glossary","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#fde5c6;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17bc9e36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs has-extra-small-font-size\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Glossary<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\">Glossary<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3f054e3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7001b9c5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod\/learningtoteach\/update\/Glossary.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#2c3f85\">Download Glossary<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group glossary-row is-style-default has-custom-css has-background has-link-color wp-elements-03cc65a2d00228a6ecd8a9cdef274fb1 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8fef6cd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-1 is-position-sticky wp-custom-css-b602f121\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-top-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-bottom-width:2px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-left-width:1px;background-color:#2c3f85;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);box-shadow:none\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-de59763812d06f17e07961c8a6f3185f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 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0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#i-wrapper\" title=\"\">I<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-cee491e46442fe786b5f3fa45ff56006 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#j-wrapper\" title=\"\">J<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5156744b67ae6043abea5c5e1e0cae9d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#k-wrapper\" title=\"\">K<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3c416fcf5f87286a9365b4e59f24f875 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#l-wrapper\" title=\"\">L<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-62233dbc23a7dd7a0dc9e911566d342c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#m-wrapper\" title=\"\">M<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-576ea544f4258a6e5969a05c766e126b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#n-wrapper\" title=\"\">N<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e982e295b8ea726eda620a7ba658f1ef wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#o-wrapper\" title=\"\">O<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3a2732fe5c362fccfd59030930342a80 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#p-wrapper\" title=\"\">P<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1076f5774e8133cf1707ccf32842038e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#q-wrapper\" title=\"\">Q<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-40d3834f8ce03a1b77e0cb53e4bf2c6f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#r-wrapper\" title=\"\">R<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2fe073297bdc18f532a4644d07f36e9b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#s-wrapper\" title=\"\">S<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8157f3829e50d64ba89f7374592f671a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#t-wrapper\" title=\"\">T<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c252a0f4f61e446e40183538275992d1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#u-wrapper\" title=\"\">U<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c57a4437740d145182eb98642674957f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#v-wrapper\" title=\"\">V<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9578ef7b597839688a0a7d169096f065 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#w-wrapper\" title=\"\">W<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-fcf6e22f383cbd4a279cd64d7398a533 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#x-wrapper\" title=\"\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e5407420bcb30fe78c65fddb1a48f9b3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#y-wrapper\" title=\"\">Y<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-de562a793716a08a274ae8a60314a58a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:0;font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.764), 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#z-wrapper\" title=\"\">Z<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce72d837 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"a-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-48731bdcc67c5b3aee0dc5c2a2a37dbc\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">A<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>A level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>GCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>AS level\/A2 level<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>GCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Academies <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A central government political initiative in England to bring sponsors from business, faith or voluntary groups into school management removing local accountability and local authority oversight. See also Multi-Academy Trust, <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England and Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ACCAC<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Awdurdod Cymwysterau, Cwricwlwm ac Asesu Cymru) formerly the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales. Merged with <strong>DCELLS<\/strong> in 2006. Now<br>DfES. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Adaptation or adaptive teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>differentiation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>AEB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See AQA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Analyse School Performance (ASP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">DFE system to analyse school performance data. Analysing school performance data is a key part of understanding the school\u2019s attainment and improving teaching and<br>learning. Formerly known as <strong>RAISEonline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Annual Review <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The annual review of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in England, which an LA must make within 12 months from issue or a previous review. See also EHCP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>AQA Assessment and Qualifications Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An Awarding Body for GCSE, GCE A and AS levels and vocational qualifications. Online http:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk. Formed in 2000 by a merger of City and Guilds GNVQ,<br>Associated Examining Board (AEB), Southern Examining Group (SEG) and Northern Examination and Assessment Board (NEAB).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Assessment<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessment covers all those activities that are undertaken by teachers and others to measure the effectiveness of their teaching and of pupils learning. See<br>also <strong>Assessment for learning, Assessment of learning, Criterion-referenced assessment, Formative assessment, Ipsative assessment, Norm-referenced assessment and Summative assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Assessment for learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessment for which the first priority is to promote pupils\u2019 learning. It allows teachers and pupils \u2018to decide where the learners are in their learning and encourages pupils to take ownership of their learning\u2019. See also<strong> Assessment, Assessment of learning, Formative assessment, Ipsative assessment, Norm-referenced assessment and Summative assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Assessment of learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The periodic, summative assessment of pupils\u2019 attainment and progress in a variety of ways and for a variety of purposes. See also <strong>Assessment, Assessment for learning, Criterion-referenced assessment, Formative assessment, Ipsative assessment, Norm-referenced assessment and Summative assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Assessment as learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessment as learning is a subset of Assessment for Learning and sees pupil involvement in assessment, using feedback, participating in peer assessment and self-monitoring of progress, as moments of learning themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Assessment criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The defined basis on which pupils\u2019 work will be judged. They are for use by teachers in assessing pupils\u2019 work and are usually provided to pupils to guide their work. May<br>also be known as <strong>success criteria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Attainment targets (ATs) and assessment levels of NC for England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils of different abilities and maturities are expected to have by the end of each <strong>Key Stage<\/strong>. Attainment targets previously consisted of eight <strong>level descriptions<\/strong> of increasing difficulty, plus a description for exceptional performance above level 8. The latest national curriculum (2014) has removed all level descriptions. See also <strong>Programmes of Study<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Attainment 8 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A government accountability measure of attainment across the same 8 qualifications as used in Progress 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Awarding Body<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The main Awarding Bodies that set public examinations in England: AQA (the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance); CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment); OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams); Pearson Edexcel (formerly EdExcel); WJEC \u2013 the Welsh Joint Education Committee). Also encompasses exam boards and awarding organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"b-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-f3b525814daba698f341c8cee93fb759\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">B<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>BA\/BSc (QTS) Bachelor of Arts\/Bachelor of Science with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A teaching qualification awarded in England \u2013 a combined course with route to QTS. Note your teaching qualification may not be recognised in other countries including in others of the four countries in the UK. See also iQTS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Banding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The structuring of a year group into divisions, each usually containing two or three classes, on grounds of general ability. Pupils are taught within the band for virtually all the curriculum. See also <strong>Mixed ability grouping, Setting <\/strong>and <strong>Streaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Baseline Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Any process that sets out to find out what the learner can do now in relation to the next stage of learning. For example, the assessment of practical skills and familiarity of pupils with equipment and tools prior to a <strong>D and T <\/strong>course, or the assessment of pupils in Year 1 and reception classes for speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, social skills. See also <strong>Benchmarking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>BEd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Bachelor of Education, a teacher training qualification in England leading to <strong>QTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Benchmarking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A term used to describe a standard against which comparisons can be made. Can be used by schools, e.g. to measure success of the school in public examinations relative to a national norm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>BESD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The revised SEND Code of Practice in 2014 replaced the old category of \u2018Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties\u2019 (BESD) by \u2018Social, Emotional and Mental Health\u2019 (SEMH) needs. A group of pupils with special educational needs. The term is often applied to pupils whose behaviour is consistently poor and not obviously related to the circumstances and environment in which pupils find themselves. See also <strong>SEN, SEND<\/strong>, <strong>SEMH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>BTEC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Business and Technician Education Council. Part of Pearson (<strong>EdExcel)<\/strong>, which offers a suite of vocational courses called BTECs, e.g. BTEC Nationals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"c-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-0ebcec5ffe2fe3d3130ed68b69c02cef\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">C<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>C and G<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">City and Guilds; see <strong>AQA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) or Career Entry Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Prior to 2021 changes, providers in England were required to provide newly qualified teachers with a document to help support <strong>induction<\/strong>. The initial teacher training and early career framework (ITTECF) sets out a package of support. See <strong>ECT <\/strong>and <strong>ITTECF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Careers Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Designed to help pupils to choose and prepare for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences in education, training and employment. See National Careers Service and statutory guidance for schools online in the list of websites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Church and Faith Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A faith school is a British school teaching a general curriculum but with a particular religious character, or having formal links with a religious organisation. Regulations differ in detail among constituent countries of Britain. In England, the curriculum, admissions criteria and staffing policies may reflect their religious foundation. Similar to other <strong>State-Maintained Schools <\/strong>but follow a locally agreed religious education curriculum and have religion-centred admissions criteria and staffing policies. May also be referred to as schools with a religious character. See <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A compulsory subject of the English <strong>NC<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>at <strong>Key<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Stages<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>3 and 4. See also<strong>Cross-curricular <\/strong>elements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Collaborative group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A way of working in which groups of children are assigned to groups or engage spontaneously in working together to solve problems; sometimes called co-operative group work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Comprehensive school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A type of state-maintained secondary school which admits pupils of age 11 to 16 or 19 from a given catchment area, regardless of their ability. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\">Community and Foundation special schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">For children with specific special educational needs, such as physical or learning difficulties. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Community of practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Groups of people who share a concern for something or have knowledge and skills to share. For example, a subject association network or a network of teachers working on solving a particular problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Community School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A school run by the <strong>LA<\/strong>, which employs the staff, owns the land and buildings and decides admission criteria. Develops links with community. See also <strong>State-<\/strong><strong>Maintained<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>in<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Other<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>State<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>in<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Continuity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A feature of a curriculum and of lesson plans that ensure that learning builds on what has already been taught and experienced and prepares pupils for what is to come. See also <strong>Progression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Core subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Foundation subjects that are taught at both KS3 and KS4 comprising English, Mathematics and Science in the National Curriculum for England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Coursework<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Work carried out by pupils during a course of study marked by teachers and contributing to the final examination mark. Usually externally moderated. May also be referred to as <strong>non-exam assessment <\/strong>(NEA)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>CPD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Continuing professional development for teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Criterion-referenced assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A process in which performance is measured by relating candidates\u2019 responses to pre-determined criteria. See also <strong>Assessment<\/strong>, <strong>Assessment<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>for<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>learning, <\/strong><strong>Assessment<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>of<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>learning,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Formative<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Ipsative<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Norm-<\/strong><strong>referenced<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Summative<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The full range of learning experiences in a pupil\u2019s time in education. It is planned and sequenced with a view to knowledge, skills and understanding and usually themed into subject groupings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Curriculum guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Written guidance for organising and teaching a particular subject or area of the curriculum. See also <strong>Programmes of Study<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"d-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-b4d515315a05b28bd6a7b378a4aed2de\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">D<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DCELLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills of the Welsh Assembly. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk\/department-for-children-\">http:\/\/www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk\/department-for-children-<\/a>education-lifelong-learning-and-skills-dcells.html<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DES, DfE, DfEE, DfES, DCSF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Various names for the Ministry of Education in England. See <strong>Government<\/strong><strong> education departments and chronology<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Differentiation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The matching of work to the differing capabilities and learning needs of individuals or groups of pupils in order to extend their learning. Also known as <strong>Adaptive teaching.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Disapplication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Arrangement for lifting part or all of the <strong>NC <\/strong>in England requirements for individuals or for any other grouping specified by the Secretary of State.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"e-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-a58a280d5d6bc2e191381c2373ad8595\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">E<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Early Career Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(ECF). A statutory 2-year core induction programme (from Sept 2021) for all early career teachers. See also NQT, RQT, ECT\/ECTE, ITTECF.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ECT\/ECTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The term early career teacher (ECT) replaced newly qualified teacher (NQT). See the Early Career Framework entitlement (ECTE): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/<\/a> publications\/early-career-teacher-entitlement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>EAL\/ESL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">English as an Additional Language. English as a second language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>EBacc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The EBacc, or English Baccalaureate, is a performance measure in England that recognises students who achieve a strong set of GCSE results in specific subjects. It is not a qualification itself. To gain the EBacc, pupils must take up to eight GCSEs across five subject \u2018pillars\u2019. Numbers of students entering and achieving the EBacc are used as government accountability measures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>EdExcel\/Pearson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An awarding body. See <a href=\"https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/\">https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Education welfare officer (EWO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An official of the <strong>LA<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>concerned with pupils\u2019 attendance and with liaison between the school, the parents and the authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Document setting out the education, healthcare and social care needs of a young person for whom extra support is needed in school, beyond that which the school can provide. Formerly known as a \u2018statement of special educational needs\u2019 so the legacy terminology of \u2018statemented\u2019 pupils may survive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Exclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Headteachers of <strong>state-maintained<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>other<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>state<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>in England are empowered to exclude pupils temporarily or permanently when faced with a serious breach of their disciplinary code. The exclusions are either a fixed term or permanent. Schools may send pupils to a <strong>pupil referral unit (PRU)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>EYFS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Early Years Foundation Stage (of the <strong>NC<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>for England).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"f-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-c722108dba85c89fe2fa5fa5d5af9b4c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">F<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Includes information to pupils on their achievements, the purpose of which is to help to improve their performance. Feedback can be part of a formal assessment system (when it might be called formative assessment) or it can be informal and available from multiple sources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Floor target<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A government-set measure below which schools are considered underperforming. Also known as minimum or floor standards, e.g. floor standards for Progress 8 score.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Formative assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Also, assessment for learning, linked to teaching when the evidence from assessment is used to adapt teaching to meet pupil\u2019s learning needs. See also <strong>Assessment, Assessment for learning, Assessment of learning, Criterion-referenced assessment, Ipsative assessment, Norm-referenced assessment<\/strong> and <strong>Summative assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Forms of entry (FE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The number of forms (e.g. of 30 pupils) that a school takes into its intake year. From this can be estimated the size of the intake year and the size of the school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Foundation schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The governing body of these schools employs the staff and sets the admissions criteria. The school land and buildings are owned by the governing body or a charitable foundation. See <strong>State-Maintained Schools <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Functional Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Functional skills are those core elements of English, Mathematics and ICT that provide individuals with the skills and abilities they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life, their communities and work. They can be examined individually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Foundation subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Subjects that <strong>state-maintained<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>are required by law to teach. In England, three <strong>foundation subjects <\/strong>are designated <strong>core subjects<\/strong>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/<\/a> national-curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Free Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">In England, a political initiative to set up independent, state-funded schools, non-selective and outside <strong>LA<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>control, established in 2010 under the <strong>Academies<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Act<\/strong>. Free schools are set up by parents, teachers, charities or businesses. Grants are available to support the initial setting-up process. They are subject to the Schools Admissions Code of Practice, but priority is given to founders\u2019 children. In time, subject to <strong>Ofsted<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>inspection. See also <strong>State-Maintained<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>in<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Other<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>State <\/strong><strong>Schools in England <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/types-of-school\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/types-of-school.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"g-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-75df525bb983650e22d7831212178efe\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">G<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>GCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">General Certificate of Education \u2013 Also called Advanced Level of the GCE. An award after two years of study usually post <strong>GCSE<\/strong>. May comprise two awards; an AS level which can be taken after one year of study and A2 level after two years of study or a linear 2-year A Level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>GCSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">General Certificate of Secondary Education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>GNVQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">General National Vocational Qualifications, last awarded in 2007.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Government education department titles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\"><strong>and<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>chronology<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>For England and Wales to 2006, then England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ec3ae6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Department of Education and Science) Pre-1992<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DfE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Department for Education) 1992\u20131995; title reappeared 2010\u2013present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DfEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Department for Education and Employment) 1995\u20132001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DfES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Department for Education and Skills) 2001\u20132007.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>DCSF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Department for Children, Schools and Families) 2007\u20132010.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Grade-related criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The identification of criteria, the achievement of which are related to different levels of performance by the candidate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Grammar schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">State-maintained or independent schools that select all or almost all of their pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11 plus examination. Parents often pay for extra tuition to give their children a higher chance of being admitted. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Group work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A way of organising pupils where the teacher assigns tasks to groups of pupils, to be undertaken collectively; although, the work is completed on an individual basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater (GTRSB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A term used to cover those communities, some of which have minority ethnic status, and either are or have been traditionally associated with a nomadic lifestyle, and include gypsy travellers, fairground or show people, circus families, New Age travellers and bargees. The term Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater (GTRSB) may be used as an umbrella term. See <strong>Traveller education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"h-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-0ea30797ff1c141363d4050db3b8380b\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">H<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>HEI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Higher Education Institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>HMCI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Her Majesty\u2019s Chief Inspector of Schools in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>HMI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Her Majesty\u2019s Inspectors of Schools in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>House system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A structure for pastoral care\/pupil welfare within a school in which pupils are grouped in vertical units, i.e. sections of the school that include pupils from all year groups. Alternative to the <strong>year system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"i-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-cd914708d9411608fcea328deb77d9ce\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">I<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>IB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">International Baccalaureate. A post-16 qualification designed for university entrance. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/\">https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>iQTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">International qualified teacher status (iQTS) is a teaching qualification that\u2019s the equivalent of English qualified teacher status (QTS). iQTS enables beginning teachers to train to teach in the country where they live and work, with no need to visit England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ITTECF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Initial teacher training and early career framework (ITTECF) \u2013 A framework to support trainee and early career teacher development. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/<\/a> government\/publications\/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>In-class support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Support within a lesson provided by an additional teacher, often with expertise in teaching pupils with special educational, disability or language needs. See also <strong>Learning support, Learning support assistant, Partnership teaching, Withdrawal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Inclusion involves the processes of increasing the participation of pupils in, and reducing their exclusion from, schools. Inclusion is concerned with the learning participation of all pupils vulnerable to exclusionary pressures, not only those with impairments or categorised as having special educational needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Independent school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A private school that receives no state assistance but is financed by fees. Often registered as a charity. See also <strong>Public school<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Induction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">For teachers, the first stage of <strong>continuing professional development <\/strong>(<strong>CPD<\/strong>). A statutory requirement for Early Career Teachers (<strong>ECTs<\/strong>), formerly known as newly qualified teachers (<strong>NQTs<\/strong>) in England in the first two years of teaching (formerly one year). Successful completion of induction requires ECTs to meet standards set by the regulatory body in the country in which they wish to practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Additional support put in place in schools to address wider learning needs, and ameliorate educational impact of disadvantage. Usually evidence-based and possibly linked to socioeconomic status indicated by eligibility for <strong>Pupil Premium Grant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Ipsative assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A process in which performance is measured against previous performance by the same person. See also <strong>Assessment,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Assessment<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>for<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>learning,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Assessment of learning, Criterion-referenced assessment, Formative assessment, Norm-<\/strong><strong>referenced<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>and<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Summative<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ITE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Initial Teacher Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ITT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Initial Teacher Training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>ITTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Initial Teacher Training and Education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"j-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-5e275d77282d65178f14b39e4498e4e0\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">J<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No J terms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"k-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-3ff18541d82e9988b017c1edf1364a4a\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">K<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Key Stages (KS) England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The periods in each pupil\u2019s education to which the elements of the <strong>NC <\/strong>for England apply. There are four <strong>Key Stages<\/strong>, normally related to the age of the majority of the pupils in a teaching group. They are: Key Stage 1, beginning of compulsory education to age 7 (Years R (Reception), 1 and 2); Key Stage 2, ages 7\u201311 (Years 3\u20136); Key Stage 3, ages 11\u201314 (years 7\u2013 9); Key Stage 4, 14 to end of compulsory education (Years 10 and 11). Post-16 is a further Key Stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"l-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-8576c0471f37f350c424ef84990d651b\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">L<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>LA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">see <strong>Local<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Authority<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Learning objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">What pupils are expected to have learned as a result of an activity, lesson or topic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Learning outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessable learning objectives: the action or behaviour of pupils that provides evidence that they have met the learning objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Learning support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A means of providing extra help for pupils, usually those with learning difficulties, e.g. through a specialist teacher or specially designed materials. See also <strong>Learning support assistants, In-class support, Partnership teaching, Withdrawal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Learning support assistants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Teachers who give additional support for a variety of purposes, e.g. general learning support for pupils with <strong>SEND<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>or <strong>ESL<\/strong>; most support is given in-class although sometimes pupils are withdrawn from class. See also <strong>Learning<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>support,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>In-class <\/strong><strong>support, Partnership teaching, Withdrawal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Lesson plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The detailed planning of work to be undertaken in a lesson. This follows a particular structure, appropriate to the demands of a particular lesson. An individual lesson plan is usually part of a series of lessons in a <strong>Unit<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>or<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>sequence<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>of<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Local Authority (LA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An LA has responsibility for local services, including education, libraries and social services. It has a statutory duty to provide education in their area. Many schools have opted out of LA control, see, e.g. <strong>Academies<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Free<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"m-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-d904f1f7c58d3b275848b2d7072e6418\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">M<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Maintained boarding schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">State-funded schools that offer free tuition but charge fees for board and lodging. See also State-Maintained Schools in England and Other State Schools in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Middle school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A school that caters for pupils aged from 8 to 12 or 9 to 13 years of age. They are classified legally as either primary or secondary schools depending on whether the preponderance of pupils in the school is under or over 11 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Minority ethnic groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Pupils, many of whom have been born in the UK, from other ethnic heritages, e.g. those of Asian heritage from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, India or East Africa, those of African or Caribbean heritage or from countries in the European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Mixed ability grouping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Teaching group containing pupils representative of the range of ability within the school. See also Banding, Setting, Streaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Moderation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An exercise involving teachers representing an awarding body external to the school whose purpose is to check that standards are comparable across schools and teachers. Usually carried out by sampling coursework or examination papers. Informal moderation between teachers of the same subject in the same school is common.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Moderator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An examiner who monitors marking and examining to ensure that standards are consistent in a number of schools and colleges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Module<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A definable section of work of fixed length with specific learning objectives and usually with some form of terminal assessment. Several such units may constitute a modular course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Multi-Academy Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An academy chain or trust that operates more than one academy school, see, e.g. <strong>Academies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"n-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-43c2985d4f1f136704ddc1b77c6a79f2\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">N<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>NC (National Curriculum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">for some schools only in England. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/national-curriculum\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/national-curriculum.<\/a> The core and other foundation subjects and their associated attainment targets, programmes of study and assessment arrangements of the curriculum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>National Curriculum Tests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">formerly Standard Assessment Tasks (q.v.).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>National Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A framework for qualifications. GCSE qualifications are level 2; A Levels are Level 3. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/what-different-qualification-levels-mean\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/what-different-qualification-levels-mean.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>NEA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Non-exam assessment. See <strong>Coursework<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>NEAB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See AQA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>NFER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">National Foundation for Educational Research. Carries out research and produces educational diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Non-contact time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Time provided by a school for a teacher to prepare work or carry out assigned responsibilities other than direct teaching. May be known as PPA: \u2018planning, preparation and assessment\u2019 time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Norm-referenced assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A process in which performance is measured by comparing candidates\u2019 responses. Individual success is relative to the performance of all other candidates. See also Assessment, Assessment for learning, Assessment of learning, Criterion-referenced assessment, Formative assessment, Ipsative assessment, Summative assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>NQT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Newly qualified teacher. From 21 September, the induction period for an NQT doubled to two years. See also RQT and Early Career Framework. Now referred to as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"o-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-c7a3751e626272c797f61b28c9062d62\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">O<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>OCR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Oxford and Cambridge awarding body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>OFQUAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Set up in 2008. Regulator of examinations and tests in England, taking over that aspect of QCA. Independent (of DfE ministers) and responsible directly to parliament. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/ofqual\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/ofqual.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>OFSTED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Office for Standards in Education. Non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act (1992) to take responsibility for the inspection of schools in England. OFSTED inspects pre-school provision, further education, teacher education institutions and local authorities. Her Majesty\u2019s Inspectors (HMI) form the professional arm of OFSTED. See also OHMCI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>OHMCI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Office of Her Majesty\u2019s Chief Inspector (Wales). Non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act (1992) to take responsibility for the inspection of schools in Wales. Her Majesty\u2019s Inspectors (HMI) form the professional arm of OHMCI. See also OFSTED.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">These include academies, community and foundation special schools, church and faith schools (see Voluntary schools), free schools, grammar schools, maintained boarding schools, specialist schools and pupil referral units. See Directgov website. See also State-Maintained Schools in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"p-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-df72017f2700dd9d07b500cb2c955581\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">P<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Parent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Under section 576 of the Education Act 1996 a parent includes any person who is not a parent of the child but has parental responsibility (see Parental Responsibility), or who cares for the child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Parental responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Under section 2 of the Children Act 1989, parental responsibility falls upon: all mothers and fathers who were married to each other at the time of the child\u2019s birth (including those who have since separated or divorced); mothers who were not married to the father at the time of the child\u2019s birth; and fathers who were not married to the mother at the time of the child\u2019s birth, but who have obtained parental responsibility either by agreement with the child\u2019s mother or through a court order. Under section 12 of the Children Act 1989, where a court makes a residence order in favour of any person who is not the parent or guardian of the child that person has parental responsibility for the child while the residence order remains in force.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Partnership teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An increasingly common means of meeting the language needs of bilingual pupils in which support and class teachers plan and implement together a specially devised programme of in-class teaching and learning. See also <strong>Learning<\/strong><strong> support, Learning support assistants, In-class support, Withdrawal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Pastoral care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Those aspects of a school\u2019s work and structures concerned to promote the general welfare of all pupils, particularly their academic, personal and social development, their attendance and behaviour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The skills to transform subject knowledge into suitable learning activities for a particular group of pupils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Peer assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Peer assessment is a process whereby pupils assess others\u2019 work based on a teacher\u2019s benchmarks. Self-assessment is where pupils do the same for their own work. The aim in both cases is to improve students\u2019 understanding and their metacognitive skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PGCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Post Graduate Certificate in Education. The main qualification for secondary school teachers in England and Wales recognised by the <strong>DfE <\/strong>for <strong>QTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An agreed school statement relating to a particular area of its life and work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Samples of work of pupils, used to illustrate progress, with or without added comments by teachers\u2019 and\/or pupils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Programme of study (PoS) for NC in England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The subject matter, skills and processes that must be taught to pupils during each <strong>Key Stage<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>in order that they may meet the objectives set out in <strong>attainment targets<\/strong>. They provide the basis for planning <strong>schemes<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>of<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Progress 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A secondary school accountability measure, based on progress across 8 qualifications. See also Attainment 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Progression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The planned development of pupils\u2019 knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes over time. See also <strong>Continuity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An investigation with a particular focus undertaken by individuals or small groups of pupils leading to a written, oral or graphic presentation of the outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Personal and social education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PSHCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\"><strong>PSHE<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>with a specific, additional <strong>citizenship<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>component.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PSHE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Personal, social, health and education, a non-statutory subject in the English National Curriculum. See also <strong>PSHCE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PSHEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">is <strong>PSHE<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>with a specific additional economic component.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PTA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Parent-teacher association. Voluntary grouping of parents and school staff to support the school in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>PTR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Pupil Teacher Ratio. The ratio of pupils to teachers within a school or group of schools (e.g. 17.4:1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An initial teacher training (ITT) route that combines paid work with off-the-job training and leads to qualified teacher status (QTS).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Public school\/ Independent school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Not state funded. So-called because at their inception they were funded by public charity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Pupil Premium Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Additional funding for schools to use to improve education outcomes for eligible disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Schools are accountable for the way the money is spent and strategies must be research-informed. See also <strong>intervention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Pupil referral units (PRUs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">For children of compulsory school age who may otherwise not receive suitable education, focusing on getting them back into a mainstream school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"q-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-51dd93d8529d198278581440963c01c8\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">Q<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>QCA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Initiated in 1997 by the merger of <strong>SCAA<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and National Council for Vocational Qualifications <strong>(NCVQ)<\/strong>. Was responsible for overview of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications across the whole of education and training, from pre-school to higher vocational levels. QCA advised the Secretary of State for education on such matters. Aspects of assessment were delegated by QCA to the <strong>NAA<\/strong>. Dissolved in 2010 the responsibilities shared between <strong>QCDA <\/strong>and <strong>Ofqual<\/strong>. The Welsh equivalent of QCA was ACCAC, later DCELLS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>QTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Qualified teacher status. This is usually attained by completion of a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (<strong>PGCE<\/strong>) or a Bachelor of Education (<strong>BEd<\/strong>) degree or a Bachelor of Arts\/Science degree with Qualified Teacher Status (<strong>BA\/BSc (QTS)<\/strong>). There are other routes into teaching leading to QTS such as SCITT, School Direct.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"r-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-bf4b691865c73afa9dc014de3f854803\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">R<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>RAISEonline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Closed 2017. Reporting and Analysis for Improvement through School Self-Evaluation. In England, it provided interactive analysis of school and pupil performance data. Was replaced by Analyse School Performance (<strong>ASP<\/strong>) but the term may be in legacy use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A measure of the consistency of the assessment or test item; i.e. the extent to which the test gives repeatable results. See also <strong>Validity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>RQT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A Recently Qualified Teacher or early career teacher. Typically, someone who has completed their induction. See also NQT, ECT and Early Career Framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"s-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-2b75d5cd40e3b1c4f1aa4a3c4f0e578f\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">S<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SACRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education in each LA to advise the LA on matters connected with religious education and collective worship, particularly methods of teaching, the choice of teaching materials and the provision of teacher training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SATs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>Standard<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Assessment Tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Scheme of work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A planned course of study over a period of time (e.g. a <strong>Key<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Stage<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>or a Year). In England, it contains knowledge, skills and processes derived from the <strong>programmes<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>of study<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>attainment targets<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>together with <strong>units of work<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>lesson plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SCITT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">School-Centred Initial Teacher Training. A postgraduate route to becoming a qualified teacher in England. SCITT programmes are school-led rather than university-led, and emphasise practical, hands-on experience in the classroom from the start, leading to QTS with or without a PGCE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>School Improvement Plan (SIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A coherent plan, required to be made by a school, identifying improvements needed in curriculum, organisation, staffing and resources and setting out action needed to make those improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SEG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>AQA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SEN (Special Educational Needs) and Disabilities (SEND)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Children have special educational needs if they have a <em>learning<\/em><em> <\/em><em>difficulty.<\/em><em> <\/em>Children have a <em>learning<\/em><em> <\/em><em>difficulty<\/em><em> <\/em>if they: have a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of the same age; or have a disability that prevents or hinders them from making use of educational facilities of a kind generally provided for children of the same age in schools within the area of the local authority; are under compulsory school age and fall within the definition at (a) or (b) above or would so do if special educational provision was not made for them. Very able or gifted pupils are not included in SEN. See also <strong>SEND, SENCO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SENCO\/SENDCO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Special Educational Needs Coordinator in schools. May also be known as SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator). See also <strong>SEN, SEND<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SEN Code of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Act of Parliament describing and prescribing the regulations for the support of pupils with SEN. Chapter 6 relates to schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The grouping of pupils according to their ability in a subject for lessons in that subject. See also <strong>banding<\/strong>, <strong>mixed ability grouping<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>streaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Sixth Form College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A post-16 institution for 16\u201319-year-olds. It offers <strong>GCSE, GCE A level <\/strong>and <strong>vocational <\/strong><strong>courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>SLD\/SpLD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Specific learning difficulties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Special school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>Community<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>and<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Foundation<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>special<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Specialist schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Previously a programme whereby a school could focus on a specific specialised area. They would still teach the whole curriculum but with a focus on one subject area such as arts; business and enterprise; engineering; humanities; language; mathematics and computing; music; science; sports; technology. The funded programme ended in 2010, but many schools retain the title. See <strong>Other<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>State<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Schools<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>in<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>STA (Standards and Testing Agency)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">An executive agency of the <strong>DfE<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>set up in 2011. It is responsible for the development and delivery of all statutory assessments from early years to the end of Key Stage 3, which formerly were carried out by <strong>QCDA<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>(dissolved in March 2012).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Standard Assessment Tasks (SATs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Externally prescribed <strong>National<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>for<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>England<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>assessments that incorporate a variety of assessment methods depending on the subject and <strong>Key Stage<\/strong>. The term SAT is not now widely used, having been replaced by \u2018<strong>National <\/strong><strong>Curriculum Tests<\/strong>\u2019, overseen by <strong>STA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>State-Maintained Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. State schools receive funding through their local authority or directly from the government. You may see the terms community school, voluntary school, academies, free schools, grammar schools, special schools. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/<\/a> types-of-school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Statutory order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A statutory instrument which is regarded as an extension of an Act, enabling provisions of the Act to be augmented or updated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Streaming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The organisation of pupils according to general ability into classes in which they are taught for all subjects and courses. See also <strong>Banding<\/strong>, <strong>Mixed ability grouping<\/strong>, <strong>Setting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Summative assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessment linked to the end of a course of study; it sums up achievement in aggregate terms and is used to rank, grade or compare pupils, groups or schools. It uses a narrow range of methods which are efficient and reliable, normally formal, i.e. under examination conditions. See also <strong>Assessment, Assessment for learning, Assessment of learning, Formative assessment, Ipsative assessment and Norm-referenced assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Supply teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Teachers appointed temporarily to fill vacancies, usually from an agency. Schools may employ their own internal cover supervisor to cover daily planned or unplanned teacher absences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Support Teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">See <strong>In-class<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>support<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Learning<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"t-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-e58f74ed11da203960dd61338a46927b\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">T<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Teacher Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Assessments made by teachers alongside <strong>National<\/strong><strong> Curriculum Tests <\/strong>at some <strong>Key<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Stages <\/strong>in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A new route into teaching. It offers a salaried route to become a qualified teacher and gain an undergraduate degree and QTS. See also Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>TRA (Teaching Regulation Agency)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE). The TRA was formally known as the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL). They have responsibility for the regulation of the teaching profession, including misconduct hearings and the maintenance of a record of teachers, trainee teachers and those who hold a teacher reference number (TRN).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Teacher\u2019s record book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A book in which teachers plan and record teaching and learning for their classes on a regular basis. May be known as a teacher\u2019s planner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Team teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The teaching of a number of classes simultaneously by teachers acting as a team. They usually divide the work between them, allowing those with particular expertise to lead different parts of the work, the others supporting the follow-up work with groups or individuals. See also <strong>In-class support, Learning support, Partnership teaching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>T Levels (Technical Levels)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">2-year courses taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. Launched in September 2020, these courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/introduction-of-t-levels\/\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/introduction-of-t-levels\/<\/a> introduction-of-t-levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Traveller education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">The development of policy and provision that provides traveller children with unhindered access to and full integration in mainstream education. See <strong>GTRSB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Trust schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A <strong>foundation school <\/strong>supported by a charitable foundation or trust, which appoints school governors. A trust school employs its own staff, manages its own land and assets and sets its own admissions criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Tutor group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Grouping of secondary pupils for registration and pastoral care purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"u-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-dbec2a78f2a623eacd33181c4f37d00f\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">U<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Unit of work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Medium-term planning of work for pupils over half a term or a number of weeks. The number of lessons in a unit of work may vary according to each school\u2019s organisation. A unit of work usually introduces a new aspect of learning. Units of work derive from <strong>schemes of work <\/strong>and are the basis for <strong>lesson plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"v-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-063874547934a7187a527aa7550945ec\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">V<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">A measure of whether the assessment measures what it is meant to measure \u2013 often determined by consensus. Certain kinds of skills and abilities are extremely difficult to assess with validity via simple pencil and paper tests. See also <strong>Reliability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Vocational courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Programmes of study leading to vocational qualifications that are work-related, preparing learners for employment. <strong>Awarding<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Bodies<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>offer vocational courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Voluntary-aided school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Often religious schools. The governing body, often a religious organisation, employs the staff and sets admissions criteria. The school land and buildings are also owned by a charitable foundation. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Voluntary-controlled school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Mainly religious or \u2018faith\u2019 schools but run by the LA. The land and buildings are often owned by a charitable foundation, but the LA employs the staff and has primary responsibility for admission arrangements. See also <strong>State-Maintained Schools in <\/strong><strong>England <\/strong>and <strong>Other State Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Voluntary school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">School that receives financial assistance from the <strong>LA<\/strong>, but owned by a voluntary body, usually religious. See <strong>State-Maintained Schools in England<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>and <strong>Other State <\/strong><strong>Schools in England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"w-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3;border-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-0f90e67edd9c85b07c5e4418bd19789f is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#2c3f85;font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lora-font-family wp-elements-968bf3a3acc69153becefda7b2076754\" style=\"font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 2.2rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.667), 4rem);\">W<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbe047e4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>Withdrawal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">Removal of pupils with particular needs from class teaching in primary schools and from specified subjects in secondary schools for extra help individually or in small groups. In-class support is increasingly provided in preference to withdrawal. See also <strong>Learning support, Learning support assistants, In-class support, <\/strong><strong>Partnership teaching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-be006736 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.63), 1.3rem);\"><strong>WJEC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">(Welsh Joint Education Committee) provides examinations, assessment, professional development, educational resources, support for adults who wish to learn Welsh and access to youth arts activities. 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