Glossary
We often use unfamiliar words or acronyms in our communication. We've compiled a glossary of terms to make communicating easier.
Base 10 or Numicon
A scaffold to use in Maths. An object that can be held to represent a number.
CVC
Consonant, vowel, consonant.
A three letter word made up of a consonant, a vowel and then a consonant. For example: mum, dog, cat.
FS
Foundation Stage
F1 refers to children in Nursery.
F2 refers to children in Reception.
KS1
Key Stage 1
Children in Year 1 and Year 2.
KS2
Key Stage 2
Children in Years 3 to 6.
P4C
Class sessions where children think deeply about philosophical questions.
PSHE
Personal, Social and Health Education
A topic taught in school.
SRE
Sex and Relationship Education
A core-component of PSHE lessons.
Reciprocal Reading
A class-based approach to answering high-level reading quesions.
RWI
The phonics scheme used at St Catherine's.
TA
Teaching Assistant
An adult in class that supports the class teacher.
WAGOLL
What a Good One Looks Like
A model example of a piece of work, to guide children to create their own.