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A-Z of practitioner terms

6 terms sorted by: Title

Keyworker

Description:The term Keyworker is sometimes used to describe the member of staff in a Children's Home who has special responsibility for an individual child. This role may also be described as the 'Linkworker'. The term Keyworker is also used to describe the social worker (qualified and experienced) responsible for a child who is subject to a multi-agency Child Protection Plan.

KPI

Description:Key Performance Indicator. KPI's are indicators which are used to measure the defined main objectives and central success factors of a project or system.

KS1

Description:Key Stage 1 for pupils aged 5-7, Years 1 & 2

KS2

Description:Key Stage 2 for pupils aged 7-11, Years 3 to 6

KS3

Description:Key Stage 3 for pupils aged 11-14, Years 7 to 9

KS4

Description:Key Stage 4 for pupils aged 14-16, Years 10 & 11