Mixed ability teaching
Children of different levels of ability taught together
in the
same class
New Commonwealth Former British colonies,
excluding English speaking
countries
NFER National Foundation for Educational Research
NUT National Union of Teachers,
a major teacher Trades Union
Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) Established in 1992 to improve
standards of achievement and quality of
education through regular
independent inspection, public reporting and informed independent advice.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
Organisation of parents and teachers at a
particular school. Main activities include fund raising and organising social
events. Aim to facilitate mutual understanding.
Pastoral System
Academic and social support and guidance system for
pupils
in Secondary Schools.
Postgraduate Certificateof Education (PGCE)
Certificate taken graduates
that qualifies them to teach. Normally involves
a one year full time course
with teaching practice.
Preparatory School
Private fee-paying school for children aged between 8
and 11(for girls) or 13 (for boys) years. Prepares children for entrance.
