Jargon Buster
We have compiled a list of words and acronyms that are frequently used around our school:
Word
|
Meaning |
---|---|
DDSL | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
DSL | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
SEN | Special Educational Needs |
SENco | SEN Coordinator |
SEN Support | Chidren that are on the Special Educational Needs register for requirig more support than the universal teaching that the teacher and learning assistatn can provide. They will have specific targets to achieve. |
EHCP | Educational Health Care Plan. A legal, personalised document that sets out the education, health and social care needs of a child / young person who needs more support in their education setting beyond the universal / targetted offer. |
EHCNA | An application for a needs assessment to assertain whether an EHCP is required. |
C & L | Cognition and Learning |
SEMH | Social, Emotional and Mental Health |
C & I | Communication and Interaction |
EYFS | Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception and Nursery) |
GLD | Good Level of Development (assessment description for the end of Reception) |
Expected Standard (EXP) | The appropriate standard that a pupil should be working at for that time in the year. |
Greater Depth (GDS) | Pupils working beyond the expected standard for that time in the year |
KS1/KS2/LKS2/UKS2 | Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2, Key Stage 2 (Year 3,4,5 & 6), Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4), Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 & 6) |
LA | Learning Assistant |
SSB | School Standards Board |
If at any point, you have any questions about some of the jargen used around school, please do ask a member of staff. We are more than happy to help!