school jargon

jargon noun

words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group of people, and are difficult for others to understand

If you are quoted a jargon term and expected to know or understand what it means email us at hvs.community@gmail.com and we will add it to the list below, together with an explanation of the term. This will help people not in 'education' to understand what is being talked about.

For example: non-negotiables, targets, levels, learning objectives or success criteria

How are the key stages grouped?

Early Years Foundation Stage – ages 3-4 (Nursery and Child Care)
Early Years Foundation Stage – ages 4-5 (Reception)
Key Stage 1 – ages 5-6 (Year 1)
Key Stage 1 – ages 6-7 (Year 2)
Key Stage 2 – ages 7-8 (Years 3)
Key Stage 2 – ages 8-9 (Years 4)
Key Stage 2 – ages 9-10 (Years 5)
Key Stage 2 – ages 10-11 (Years 6)
Key Stage 3 – ages 11-12 (Years 7) - secondary school
Key Stage 3 – ages 12-13 (Years 8) - secondary school
Key Stage 3 – ages 13-14 (Years 9) - secondary school
Key Stage 4 – ages 14-15 (Years 10) - secondary school
Key Stage 4 – ages 15-16 (Years 11) - secondary school

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