Glossário

Bachelor of Arts — arts degree-level ITT qualification leading to QTS. One of the main routes into primary teaching.

An assessment of a child's skills and abilities usually made by a teacher within the first seven weeks of starting primary school. It shows teachers what a child can do when starting school and helps them to plan lessons and measure progress. Areas covered include language and literacy, mathematics and personal and social development.

British Educational Communications and Technology Agency.

Bachelor of Education degree-level initial teacher training qualification leading to qualified teacher status. One of the main routes into primary teaching.

A statement which sets out local arrangements for schools and other service providers for the education of children with behavioural difficulties.

Basic Skills Agency http://www.basic-skills.co.uk/

Science degree-level initial teacher training qualification leading to qualified teacher status. One of the main routes into primary teaching.

Business and Technology Education Council

Qualification equivalent to two A level courses. Subjects include nursery nursing, business studies and art and design. There are considerable practical elements to the courses with work placements offered.