Glossary of Terms

Acronym buster

Governor Net has a useful jargon and acronym buster found here, but here are some of the common ones for starters.

CPD – continuing professional development

CYPS – Children and Young Peoples' Services

CYPT – Children and Young People's Trust

DfES – Department for Education and Skills

ECM – Every Child Matters

EYDCP – Early Years Development Childcare Partnership

HEI - Higher Education Institution

HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant

L&D - Learning & Development

LA – Local Authority

LAA – Local Area Agreement

LSC – Learning & Skills Council

NBA – National Bursars Association

NCSL – National College of School Leadership

NOS – National Occupational Standards

NVQ – National Vocational Qualification

OfSTED – Office for Standards in Education

SIS - School Improvement Service

SS – Support Staff

SSAT – Specialist Schools and Academies Trust

TA – Teaching Assistant

TDA – Training and Development Agency for Schools

WSGfL – West Sussex grid for Learning