Glossary
EPS Glossary
The following list of terms and phrases is provided to help you understand their meaning in the context of EPS2.0
| EPS2.0 |
Stands for Educational Positioning System. It is a comprehensive, web-based self-review tool for whole school development. The 2.0 suffix acknowledges the work that has been done prior to this instance of the EPS.
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| Polar Map | The circular diagram used to represent the feedback from the EPS survey. Referred to as a map because it provides information about the educational landscape and where your school is located within it. |  |
| Dimensions |
Three key dimensions provide the framework for the EPS. These dimensions are:
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| Elements |
There are six elements within each dimension that focus specifically on areas where further work and development can be undertaken.
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| Sector |
The section of the EPS Polar Map that relates to one element.
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| School administrator |
The representative of a school who has been delegated responsibility to enrol a school to use the EPS online tool, and who then has responsibility at the school level for coordinating participation and access to the feedback.
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