There are lots of abbreviations used in education which can be very confusing. Here are some of the abbreviations which are used regularly and what they stand for.
AFL Assessment for Learning
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AHT Assistant Headteacher
CAF Common Assessment Framework
CP Child Protection
CPD Continuing Professional Development
CPR Child Protection Register
CIN Child In Need
DBS Disclosure and Disbarring Service
DFE Department For Education
DHT Deputy Headteacher
DT Design and Technology
DSL Designated Safeguarding Lead
EAL English as an additional language
ECT Early Career Teacher
EWO Education Welfare Officer
EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage
FSM Free School Meals
H & S Health and Safety
HMI Her Majesty’s Inspectorate
HT Headteacher
IBP Individual Behaviour Plan
ICT Information and Communications Technology
IEP Individual Education Plan
INSET In-Service Education and Training
KS1 Year 1 and 2
KS2 Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
LA Local Authority
LAC Looked after Children
MFL Modern Foreign Language
OFSTED Office for Standards in Education
PE Physical Education
PPA Planning, Preparation and Assessment
PP Pupil Premium
PSHE Personal Social Health Education
PTA Parent Teacher Association
QTS Qualified Teacher Status
RE Religious Education
SEMH Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEND Special Educational Needs
SENCO Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SIP School Improvement Plan
SLT Senior Leadership Team
TA Teaching Assistant
UPN Unique Pupil Number